Autism and the College Experience
Many students struggle to adjust to the challenges of college, from difficult classes to dorm living. But for people on the autism spectrum, the transition can be more abrupt and dramatic.
Learn MoreWhat will I do after high school? That is a question asked by many teens. However, this question may be harder to answer for people with autism. The features below present the research on educational attainment and barriers, and provide information that may help families explore opportunities.
Browse Topics A-ZMany students struggle to adjust to the challenges of college, from difficult classes to dorm living. But for people on the autism spectrum, the transition can be more abrupt and dramatic.
Learn MoreStudents across the autism spectrum can attend college, whether they have a traditional high school diploma or not. How can you find the right program?
Learn MoreIn this webinar, Ernst VanBergeijk, a professor at Lesley University, discusses employment and job trends for people with autism, skills that help individuals with autism gain and retain jobs and how employers and co-workers can create an autism-friendly workplace. This webinar is 60 minutes long.
Learn MoreWe asked you what you wanted to know about autism, and you responded with thought-provoking and important questions.
Learn MoreMary E. McDonald discusses how to prepare children and teens with ASD for adulthood.
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