Considerations for Choosing a College for Students on the Autism Spectrum

• By: Ruby L. Owiny, PhD Trinity International University
• April 4th, 2022
• accommodations, autism support program, college, education, executive functioning skills, faith, peer mentors, school, self-disclosure, Spring 2022 Issue, transition planning
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Choosing a college requires careful planning. This planning often starts in a student’s freshman year of high school, but usually not later than their sophomore year. When a student is on the autism spectrum, transition planning is a high priority, indeed it is required by law. The Individuals...

Special Education and College Readiness

• By: Adrienne M. Nagy, MA Aaron School
• January 1st, 2014
• coaching, college readiness, disability accommodations, education, executive functioning skills, independent living skills, learning disabilities, postsecondary transition, self-advocacy
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Specialized college programs that provide support for students with learning disabilities, non-verbal learning disabilities, and Autism Spectrum Disorders are continuing to grow throughout the country. Although there is an increase in the number of programs that will assist students in receiving...