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As Dr. Tara Williams, author of The Neurodivergent Student Journey: A Story of Hope and Breaking Out of the Box, I created this guide to offer genuine insight and practical support.

Drawing from my personal academic journey and two decades of teaching and consulting with neurodivergent students, the book uses compelling case studies to showcase effective strategies. It provides essential background on ADHD and Autism and includes interactive tips and resources at the close of every chapter. My core belief is that all students can succeed—and that hope is always present for them and their families. No matter how rocky the college transition might be, this book shows students how to pivot and reach their academic potential.

About My Book

The title, The Neurodivergent Student Journey: A Story of Hope and Breaking Out of the Box,is deeply personal. In my own academic career, I was quickly categorized, and it took years to gain the confidence to defy those limitations. This book is for every student who feels constrained by labels, or being “forced into a box.” It is a guide to finding hope and trust in academic spaces and showing the world your truest, most confident self.

The Benefits of Preordering

I am offering some exclusive rewards for people who preorder my book:

• All book purchases include a signed paperback and a handwritten thank-you note.
• All purchases include tickets to my online book launch event.
• Early access to the Introduction and excerpts, to review and give me early feedback.
• You will have the opportunity to be involved in finalizing my cover and title.
• Launch Team Badge — You’ll get a digital badge or graphic to share on social to say, “I helped bring this book to life!”

What You’ll Learn

My hope is that, in reading this book, you will discover that all students, whether they are neurodivergent or neurotypical, can be successful in college. Some students may struggle with executive functioning skills, such as organization, time-management, and planning, but they are also “outside of the box” thinkers, and extremely hard workers.

I will also present case studies detailing my work with neurodivergent students and some examples of what has worked well when academic challenges arise. 

In this book, you will discover:

• Details of my own academic journey and how it helped me to find my purpose
• A short background on neurodivergence
• Case students of neurodivergence students from struggle to success
• Tips and tricks I learned from working with each student
• Where these students are now and how they evolved personally and academically

Who Is This Book for?

The leap from K-12 to higher education is one of the most challenging academic and emotional transitions a student can make. In this supportive guide, discover the essential strategies needed to navigate this shift, whether you are a neurodivergent or neurotypical learner. The intense pressure often exposes gaps in executive functioning skills—including planning, organization, and time management—that leave students and their parents feeling lost. This book provides a much-needed toolkit of tips and techniques, along with the reassurance that feeling overwhelmed is normal. You’ll find practical advice to build confidence, enhance your study skills, and thrive in your academic journey, not just survive it.

The Neurodivergent Student Journey: A Story of Hope and Breaking Out of the Box, illuminates the struggles of neurodivergent students while providing a powerful message of hope. It’s an essential read for students, parents, and educators seeking tried-and-true methods to break down barriers and foster lasting success.

Perks and Packages

1 Signed Paperback – $50

Receive a ticket to the virtual launch event (Summer 2026). Get an advanced copy of my introduction as well as get updates throughout my writing and publishing journey. Opportunity for your name to appear in the Acknowledgments section of my book.

Entry into a Raffle for Five Free Tutoring Sessions – $75

Preorder during the presale and be entered to win 5 free academic coaching sessions valued at $1000 with ICC tutors. Perfect for students who need a boost or families prepping for the semester. Only 50 raffle tickets will be available! Plus 1 signed paperback.

2 Signed Paperbacks – $95

Perfect for gifting to a fellow parent, teacher, or student — or keeping a copy at home, work, and on the go.

The Brainy Bundle for Students – $150

This package, designed for high school or college students, will include a copy of The Neurodivergent Student Journey, a copy of our physical planner, a downloadable focus kit with tips and tricks for students, and a raffle entry for the five tutoring sessions.

Pay It Forward (Donation Package) – $250

Buy and donate a set of my books to your favorite non-profit, school, family, or any other educational consulting entity. Plus 5 signed paperbacks.

Student and Parent Strategy Session – $350

Limited spots for a deep-dive academic planning session designed for parents and/or students currently in high school or college. This one-hour session will be personalized and will include college advising for high school students – choice of college, major, course requirements, timeline of classes, etc.

For college students, we will focus on registration questions, semester and yearly course planning, study abroad planning, and summer school transfer options. High school and college sessions will include takeaway tips based on individualized student needs. This session will also include a copy of The Neurodivergent Student Journey.

Transition to College Package: 5-Session Support Package for Students – $1,200

In this 5 session package, we will help your student smoothly transition to college. This five-session program is ideally for students to attend in the summer before they begin college. In these sessions, we will help students navigate their college email system and Learning Management System (LMS), email their paperwork to the Office of Accessibility, assist them in setting up their accommodations appointment, assist in course registration, orientation and housing paperwork, go through campus maps and information, email examples to professors, and much more! This session will also include a copy of The Neurodivergent Student Journey.

Professional Development Package – Essentials of Executive Functioning for Teachers and Professors – Up to 10 faculty included – $2,000

In this session, Dr. Williams will deliver a talk on The Essentials of Executive Functioning to teachers or faculty in order to provide background information, insights, and tips on strategies when working with neurodivergent students. Dr. Williams and at least one of her team members will then have a working session for these teachers to make their syllabus or an assignment of their choice more “neurodivergent student friendly.” This session will also include a copy of The Neurodivergent Student Journey for each of the faculty.

About the Publishing Process

My publisher, Manuscripts, gave me a publishing team to help me produce and launch my book.

I am working with:

• A revisions editor, copy editor, and proofreader this fall to further hone my book (when you preorder a book, you’ll get early excerpts and access to earlier versions of my manuscript)
• A marketing specialist to coach and support me in marketing efforts, and help me reach new audiences
• A cover artist and layout editor will be designing my book. (The mockups you see currently are a placeholder)

Though I won’t have an exact publishing date until I get closer, I’m scheduled to publish in mid-2026.

Other Ways to Support Me

Some people just can’t contribute, but that doesn’t mean they can’t help:

• • Please share my presale campaign on Facebook, X, and LinkedIn with your friends, family, and network. Please use #neurodivergentstudentjourney and tag me so we can help amplify your efforts.
  • Please recommend my book to five friends, family members, or co-workers who you think would enjoy it via text or direct message on social media.
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About the Author

Dr. Tara Williams is the owner and founder of Innovative Collegiate Consultants, Inc. She earned her Doctorate of Philosophy in Synthetic Inorganic Chemistry from the University of Sussex in Falmer, United Kingdom. Dr. Williams is currently a tenured professor at College of the Canyons in Santa Clarita, California, and has been teaching for the last twenty years. She has been working with neurodivergent students across the US since 2010, after noticing that these students were struggling with the transition from K-12 support in their IEP to college, where self-advocacy and identification were required by a system built for the neurotypical. Dr. Williams and her team specialize in executive functioning coaching, with an emphasis on academics. Work with students includes accommodation management, email and Learning Management System support, course planning and registration, summer school transfer courses, housing, internship and job searching, and many more. This work also includes concepts of Universal Design which helps both neurodiverse and neurotypical students build confidence, advocate for themselves and thrive in school and college. Dr. Williams is currently writing a book about her own experiences and struggles in K-12 and higher education, and documenting several case studies working with neurodivergent college students. This book will be released early next year.

Dr. Williams enjoys traveling and has been to over twenty countries, enjoying local cuisine and culture along the way. She has a rescue dog named Benny who keeps her busy walking and telling him “no” when he’s being cheeky! She has also attended close to a hundred live shows and stays active while practicing Muay Thai, and attending spin and yoga classes.