KelleyChallenTransitions

Kelley Challen analyzes disability support systems and neurodiversity through regular publications on Substack, focusing on transition planning for students aging out of special education services. Her writing examines IEP development strategies and adult service eligibility requirements across educational and institutional contexts. The content draws from direct experience in disability education and advocacy work. The publication critically examines risk management approaches in disability support, particularly how overprotection can impede the development of coping mechanisms and problem-solving abilities. Challen's analysis explores the relationship between challenge exposure and resilience building in neurodivergent populations. Her work documents systemic barriers facing students during post-secondary transitions. The platform advances neurodiversity-affirming frameworks that position neurological differences as natural variations rather than deficits requiring correction. Challen's content addresses identity-first language preferences within disability communities and examines internalized ableism. Her analysis serves special education professionals, transition coordinators, and disability advocates navigating support systems.