Beyond Accommodations: Building Belonging for Autistic College Students

• By: Jena Collins, EdD Full Spectrum Learning, Austin Peay State University
• June 17th, 2026
• autism education, belonging, college students, disability inclusion, higher education, neurodiversity, self-advocacy, sensory-responsive spaces
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For many autistic students, receiving a college acceptance letter is not the end of the journey; it is the beginning of a new set of opportunities and challenges. While conversations surrounding autism often focus on early intervention and K–12 education, far less attention is given to what...