Articles about Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)

Currently, only a limited number of colleges across the nation offer specialized supports that address the needs of the increasing number of college students on the autism spectrum pursuing postsecondary degrees. However, the 1 in 125 children diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in 1996 are starting to arrive at college campuses, and more recent numbers indicate the diagnosis rate has risen to 1 in 68, over half of whom will have average or above average intellectual ability and be collegebound (CDC, 2014). These dramatically increasing numbers within higher education will change the nature of how we support students, yet there is a lack of information available concerning effective support models. To address the scarcity of information, this guide incorporates the ideas and successful practices of higher education professionals at postsecondary institutions who have worked with their universities to establish effective supports for students with ASD. It is the goal of this collaborative effort to facilitate the development of postsecondary initiatives to ensure that students with ASD will find support in campus communities nationwide. This guide will provide higher education professionals with a systematic and practical resource to guide them in the development of a university specific support model for students with ASD.

College Planning for the High Functioning Student With Autism

Lars Perner, Ph.D.

College is a tremendous opportunity for many individuals on the autistic spectrum. Little has been written on preparing for college, as opposed to surviving once there. This preparation should ideally have an early start. Based on the speaker’s own experiences both as a college professor and an individual on the autistic spectrum, strategies for selecting colleges, handling high school course work, and taking standardized exams are discussed. Using strengths to compensate for areas of difficulty is emphasized.

Play Hearts, Not Poker

Jennifer L. Bollero, Esq.

As an attorney, arbitrator, mediator and loving mother of an autistic daughter, I have a unique perspective on the process by which families prepare their children’s Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).

Understanding the Student With Asperger’s Syndrome: Guidelines for Teachers

Karen Williams

University of Michigan Medical Center, Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Hospital

Teaching Tips for Children and Adults with Autism

Temple Grandin, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Colorado State University

Educating the Student with Asperger Syndrome

Courtesy of Saskatchewan Education Special Education Unit, Canada

Tips For Teaching High Functioning People With Autism

Moreno and O’Neal

How to Get the Most From Your IEP Meeting

Herbert D. Hinkle, Esq. and Ira M. Fingles, Esq., Hinkle, Fingles & Prior, Attorneys at Law

Asperger Syndrome – Classroom Success Next Year