Higher Education and Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Meet Sam, a young man with autism who talks about what he and other students on the autism spectrum need from the higher education system to be successful. This series should help spur dialogue, recognize inclusion, and understand the unique challenges and successes people with autism face when having the desire to access higher education beyond high school. Consider using the accompanying Train-the-trainer guide! 

  • Self Advocacy and Higher Education for Students with ASD focuses on what higher education students with ASD need to understand about themselves and self-advocacy.

    Higher Education Instruction and Students with ASD focuses on what higher education instructors need to understand about supporting students with ASD.

  • Higher Education Administration and Students with ASD focuses on what higher education administrators need to understand about how to support students with ASD.

    The Social Side of Higher Education and Students with ASD focuses on why the social side of higher education is important for the mental health of students with ASD.