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...

Starting with AHRC NYC Program, Student with Autism Earns Bachelor’s from Hunter College: A First for Melissa Riggio Higher Education Program

• By: Lynn Uhlfelder Berman AHRC New York City
• April 1st, 2022
• accommodations, college, education, graduation, higher education, inclusion, peer mentors, self-advocacy, Spring 2022 Issue, transition
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Sam Wilkinson always knew he would go to college. However, he recalled having some doubts after enrolling in AHRC New York City’s Melissa Riggio Higher Education Program (MHREP) at the Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC). The program provides a fully inclusive higher education...