# Keeping Ahead of the College Transition | Ryan Palm, Executive Director of Neurodiversity at Mercyhurst University

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Podcast: [Executive Function for All | A Podcast by Untapped Learning](https://stenobird.com/podcast/executive-function-for-all-a-podcast-by-untapped-learning-7087003)
Published: 2026-04-22T20:20:15+00:00
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## Resource

Ryan Palm, Executive Director of the Brad McGarry Center for Neurodiversity at Mercyhurst University, joins the podcast to break down what really happens to students when they transition from high school to college. Drawing from his work supporting neurodiverse students, Ryan explains why executive function challenges become more visible in college and why planning, organization, and follow-through often break down when structure disappears. This conversation highlights the gap between intelligence and execution, how colleges are adapting to support neurodiverse learners better, and what students and families need to understand before making the transition. If your student is heading to college or already struggling to keep up, this episode will give you a clearer lens on what is actually going on and how to better support it. Learn more about Ryan’s work and the Brad McGarry Center for Neurodiversity: https://www.mercyhurst.edu/student-services/center-neurodiversityNeurodiversity https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/neurodiversity-and-higher-education/id1846224970 FREE downloadable resources: https://untappedlearning.com/resource-type/downloads/ If you or your student are interested in learning more about what Untapped Learning has to offer, visit us at: Website: https://untappedlearning.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/untappedlearning YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@untappedlearning

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