autism goes to college
“You don’t have to go into college knowing exactly what you want to do for the rest of your life. It’s pretty flexible. So, just go in with an idea that you want to better yorself, and learn.”
—Jasmine
autism goes to college
“You don’t have to go into college knowing exactly what you want to do for the rest of your life. It’s pretty flexible. So, just go in with an idea that you want to better yorself, and learn.”
—Jasmine
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choosing a college
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jasmine's STORY
jasmine's STORY
jasmine's STORY
PART one:
PART one:
PART one:
meet jasmine
meet jasmine
meet jasmine
Meet Jasmine, in her second year at a community college, hoping to make the leap to a four year university.
Meet Jasmine, in her second year at a community college, hoping to make the leap to a four year university.
Meet Jasmine, in her second year at a community college, hoping to make the leap to a four year university.
college living
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how to come out of your shell and make friends in college
how to come out of your shell and make friends in college
how to come out of your shell and make friends in college
by Guillermo
by Guillermo
by Guillermo
The road to making friends is not easy. Trust me, I know. Every person back in high school told me again and again that college is the last step. The final boss. Bowser's last gambit before you save Peach and get her cake. But that's not how real life works…
The road to making friends is not easy. Trust me, I know. Every person back in high school told me again and again that college is the last step. The final boss. Bowser's last gambit before you save Peach and get her cake. But that's not how real life works…
The road to making friends is not easy. Trust me, I know. Every person back in high school told me again and again that college is the last step. The final boss. Bowser's last gambit before you save Peach and get her cake. But that's not how real life works…
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more neurodiverse students means big test for colleges
more neurodiverse students means big test for colleges
Neuroprep self-paced course
As more and more neurodiverse students enter college, it’s up to universities to figure out how to accommodate and educate all students. This video gives an overview of the issue.
As more and more neurodiverse students enter college, it’s up to universities to figure out how to accommodate and educate all students. This video gives an overview of the issue.
This innovative online course is designed to help educators support neurodivergent students in college classrooms. The program provides a comprehensive training that equips faculty with a deep understanding of the unique needs and strengths of neurodivergent learners, as well as practical strategies for creating an inclusive learning environment that promotes student success.
the podcast series
PODCAST EPISODE 24:
PODCAST EPISODE 24:
PODCAST EPISODE 24:
Tony has landed. He's happy at St. Mary's
Tony has landed. He's happy at St. Mary's
Tony has landed. He's happy at St. Mary's
If you've been following Tony's college path, this episode will be a satisfying listen. In short: He was admitted to St. Mary's College in Moraga, CA. and it feels good. He switched majors from Business to Econ. He's got an apartment. He cooks. Well, sometimes. He admits there might be a GrubHub addiction starting, due to a student discount…
If you've been following Tony's college path, this episode will be a satisfying listen. In short: He was admitted to St. Mary's College in Moraga, CA. and it feels good. He switched majors from Business to Econ. He's got an apartment. He cooks. Well, sometimes. He admits there might be a GrubHub addiction starting, due to a student discount…
If you've been following Tony's college path, this episode will be a satisfying listen. In short: He was admitted to St. Mary's College in Moraga, CA. and it feels good. He switched majors from Business to Econ. He's got an apartment. He cooks. Well, sometimes. He admits there might be a GrubHub addiction starting, due to a student discount…
PODCAST EPISODE 23:
PODCAST EPISODE 23:
PODCAST EPISODE 23:
Academics, community + the deciding factor: A college aligned with my intentions
Academics, community + the deciding factor: A college aligned with my intentions
Academics, community + the deciding factor: A college aligned with my intentions
River was pretty clear about the kind of school that would work for them: Strong academics and a school community aligned with their intention to make a difference in the world. Also important: affinity and support groups for them as a student with autism who identifies as LGBTQ.
River was pretty clear about the kind of school that would work for them: Strong academics and a school community aligned with their intention to make a difference in the world. Also important: affinity and support groups for them as a student with autism who identifies as LGBTQ.
River was pretty clear about the kind of school that would work for them: Strong academics and a school community aligned with their intention to make a difference in the world. Also important: affinity and support groups for them as a student with autism who identifies as LGBTQ.
PODCAST EPISODE 22:
PODCAST EPISODE 22:
PODCAST EPISODE 22:
DUAL DIAGNOSIS On the spectrum, and deaf, Taylor, 22, leans in to college
DUAL DIAGNOSIS On the spectrum, and deaf, Taylor, 22, leans in to college
DUAL DIAGNOSIS On the spectrum, and deaf, Taylor, 22, leans in to college
Taylor aged out of school-based programs last summer. Finding a path to college has been challenging, so far. But her mom, Eraina Ferguson is determined. Taylor uses American Sign Language to communicate. Right now, she is working on life skills and soon starts a part-time job at Howdy's Homemade, an ice cream shop chain that intentionally trains and hires employees with disabilities…
Taylor aged out of school-based programs last summer. Finding a path to college has been challenging, so far. But her mom, Eraina Ferguson is determined. Taylor uses American Sign Language to communicate. Right now, she is working on life skills and soon starts a part-time job at Howdy's Homemade, an ice cream shop chain that intentionally trains and hires employees with disabilities…
Taylor aged out of school-based programs last summer. Finding a path to college has been challenging, so far. But her mom, Eraina Ferguson is determined. Taylor uses American Sign Language to communicate. Right now, she is working on life skills and soon starts a part-time job at Howdy's Homemade, an ice cream shop chain that intentionally trains and hires employees with disabilities…
PODCAST EPISODE 21:
PODCAST EPISODE 21:
PODCAST EPISODE 21:
My part time job prepared me for college
My part time job prepared me for college
My part time job prepared me for college
Dom Z. is a student at Bridgewater State University in Massachusetts. He’s a commuter student now and looking forward to moving into the dorms in the fall. He loves college and says he owes his college success so far to two ways he got himself ready: A semester at a community college, and his part-time job at Target…
Dom Z. is a student at Bridgewater State University in Massachusetts. He’s a commuter student now and looking forward to moving into the dorms in the fall. He loves college and says he owes his college success so far to two ways he got himself ready: A semester at a community college, and his part-time job at Target…
Dom Z. is a student at Bridgewater State University in Massachusetts. He’s a commuter student now and looking forward to moving into the dorms in the fall. He loves college and says he owes his college success so far to two ways he got himself ready: A semester at a community college, and his part-time job at Target…
PODCAST EPISODE 20:
PODCAST EPISODE 20:
PODCAST EPISODE 20:
A PhD student on the spectrum studying neurodivergent young adults' varied paths to success
A PhD student on the spectrum studying neurodivergent young adults' varied paths to success
A PhD student on the spectrum studying neurodivergent young adults' varied paths to success
Looking back at her undergraduate experience, Katharine O'Brien says it's a lot easier, now, to understand how it was going. Overall she had a wonderful experience at Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine. Academics were challenging but in a good way…
Looking back at her undergraduate experience, Katharine O'Brien says it's a lot easier, now, to understand how it was going. Overall she had a wonderful experience at Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine. Academics were challenging but in a good way…
Looking back at her undergraduate experience, Katharine O'Brien says it's a lot easier, now, to understand how it was going. Overall she had a wonderful experience at Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine. Academics were challenging but in a good way…
we won the anthem award
we won the anthem award
we won the anthem award
The Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences has awarded us a gold medal for diversity, equity & inclusion. Hailed as the “Internet’s highest honor” by The New York Times, The Webby Awards is the leading international awards organization honoring excellence on the Internet. The Anthem Awards is a division of the Webbys for cause-focused content.
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FROM FRIGHTENED FRESHMAN TO AWARD-WINNING FILMMAKER—How getting help opened up my world
FROM FRIGHTENED FRESHMAN TO AWARD-WINNING FILMMAKER—How getting help opened up my world
FROM FRIGHTENED FRESHMAN TO AWARD-WINNING FILMMAKER—How getting help opened up my world
by Joshua Pitney
by Joshua Pitney
by Joshua Pitney
I was surprised when my parents finally told me I was autistic since I had little understanding of what autism was…
I was surprised when my parents finally told me I was autistic since I had little understanding of what autism was…
I was surprised when my parents finally told me I was autistic since I had little understanding of what autism was…
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Why “college living experience” is the right first step for me
Why “college living experience” is the right first step for me
Why “college living experience” is the right first step for me
by Eva Fetherman
by Eva Fetherman
by Eva Fetherman
I know that if I want to become a real actress I will need to have independence from my parents. Right now I live in Los Angeles with my family and I know that being away from home will be hard at first.
I know that if I want to become a real actress I will need to have independence from my parents. Right now I live in Los Angeles with my family and I know that being away from home will be hard at first.
I know that if I want to become a real actress I will need to have independence from my parents. Right now I live in Los Angeles with my family and I know that being away from home will be hard at first.
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diagnosis disclosure: courage and consequences
diagnosis disclosure: courage and consequences
diagnosis disclosure: courage and consequences
by Dr. Jan Blacher, Ph.D.
by Dr. Jan Blacher, Ph.D.
by Dr. Jan Blacher, Ph.D.
Many students on the spectrum struggle with the disclosure question, espeially when completing college applications. Here’s my take:
Many students on the spectrum struggle with the disclosure question, espeially when completing college applications. Here’s my take:
Many students on the spectrum struggle with the disclosure question, espeially when completing college applications. Here’s my take:
getting help
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WATCH
WATCH
meet maria from student services
meet maria from student services
meet maria from disabled student services
As Associate Director of the UC Riverside Disabled Student Services office, Maria describes how they get ‘down in the trenches’ with disabled students, helping them with all facets of college life.
As Associate Director of the UC Riverside Disabled Student Services office, Maria describes how they get ‘down in the trenches’ with disabled students, helping them with all facets of college life.
As Associate Director of the UC Riverside Disabled Student Services office, Maria describes how they get ‘down in the trenches’ with disabled students, helping them with all facets of college life.
interviews
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PROFESSOR SPOTLIGHT SERIES:
PROFESSOR SPOTLIGHT SERIES:
PROFESSOR SPOTLIGHT SERIES:
Aurby Mintz, Cal State Long Beach
Aurby Mintz, Cal State Long Beach
Aurby Mintz, Cal State Long Beach
Professor of Animation and Department Chair Aubry Mintz talks about how colleges could better prepare faculty for supporting students on the spectrum
Professor of Animation and Department Chair Aubry Mintz talks about how colleges could better prepare faculty for supporting students on the spectrum
Professor of Animation and Department Chair Aubry Mintz talks about how colleges could better prepare faculty for supporting students on the spectrum
student stories
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OFF THEY GO!
All five students look to their futures, as college grads, ready to make their mark.
see the film
the podcast series
PODCAST EPISODE 24:
PODCAST EPISODE 24:
PODCAST EPISODE 24:
Tony has landed. He's happy at St. Mary's
Tony has landed. He's happy at St. Mary's
Tony has landed. He's happy at St. Mary's
If you've been following Tony's college path, this episode will be a satisfying listen. In short: He was admitted to St. Mary's College in Moraga, CA. and it feels good. He switched majors from Business to Econ. He's got an apartment. He cooks. Well, sometimes. He admits there might be a GrubHub addiction starting, due to a student discount…
If you've been following Tony's college path, this episode will be a satisfying listen. In short: He was admitted to St. Mary's College in Moraga, CA. and it feels good. He switched majors from Business to Econ. He's got an apartment. He cooks. Well, sometimes. He admits there might be a GrubHub addiction starting, due to a student discount…
If you've been following Tony's college path, this episode will be a satisfying listen. In short: He was admitted to St. Mary's College in Moraga, CA. and it feels good. He switched majors from Business to Econ. He's got an apartment. He cooks. Well, sometimes. He admits there might be a GrubHub addiction starting, due to a student discount…
PODCAST EPISODE 23:
PODCAST EPISODE 23:
PODCAST EPISODE 23:
Academics, community + the deciding factor: A college aligned with my intentions
Academics, community + the deciding factor: A college aligned with my intentions
Academics, community + the deciding factor: A college aligned with my intentions
River was pretty clear about the kind of school that would work for them: Strong academics and a school community aligned with their intention to make a difference in the world. Also important: affinity and support groups for them as a student with autism who identifies as LGBTQ.
River was pretty clear about the kind of school that would work for them: Strong academics and a school community aligned with their intention to make a difference in the world. Also important: affinity and support groups for them as a student with autism who identifies as LGBTQ.
River was pretty clear about the kind of school that would work for them: Strong academics and a school community aligned with their intention to make a difference in the world. Also important: affinity and support groups for them as a student with autism who identifies as LGBTQ.
PODCAST EPISODE 22:
PODCAST EPISODE 22:
PODCAST EPISODE 22:
DUAL DIAGNOSIS On the spectrum, and deaf, Taylor, 22, leans in to college
DUAL DIAGNOSIS On the spectrum, and deaf, Taylor, 22, leans in to college
DUAL DIAGNOSIS On the spectrum, and deaf, Taylor, 22, leans in to college
Taylor aged out of school-based programs last summer. Finding a path to college has been challenging, so far. But her mom, Eraina Ferguson is determined. Taylor uses American Sign Language to communicate. Right now, she is working on life skills and soon starts a part-time job at Howdy's Homemade, an ice cream shop chain that intentionally trains and hires employees with disabilities…
Taylor aged out of school-based programs last summer. Finding a path to college has been challenging, so far. But her mom, Eraina Ferguson is determined. Taylor uses American Sign Language to communicate. Right now, she is working on life skills and soon starts a part-time job at Howdy's Homemade, an ice cream shop chain that intentionally trains and hires employees with disabilities…
Taylor aged out of school-based programs last summer. Finding a path to college has been challenging, so far. But her mom, Eraina Ferguson is determined. Taylor uses American Sign Language to communicate. Right now, she is working on life skills and soon starts a part-time job at Howdy's Homemade, an ice cream shop chain that intentionally trains and hires employees with disabilities…
the blog
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FROM FRIGHTENED FRESHMAN TO AWARD-WINNING FILMMAKER—How getting help opened up my world
FROM FRIGHTENED FRESHMAN TO AWARD-WINNING FILMMAKER—How getting help opened up my world
FROM FRIGHTENED FRESHMAN TO AWARD-WINNING FILMMAKER—How getting help opened up my world
by Joshua Pitney
by Joshua Pitney
by Joshua Pitney
I was surprised when my parents finally told me I was autistic since I had little understanding of what autism was…
I was surprised when my parents finally told me I was autistic since I had little understanding of what autism was…
I was surprised when my parents finally told me I was autistic since I had little understanding of what autism was…
READ
READ
READ
Why “college living experience” is the right first step for me
Why “college living experience” is the right first step for me
Why “college living experience” is the right first step for me
by Eva Fetherman
by Eva Fetherman
by Eva Fetherman
I know that if I want to become a real actress I will need to have independence from my parents. Right now I live in Los Angeles with my family and I know that being away from home will be hard at first.
I know that if I want to become a real actress I will need to have independence from my parents. Right now I live in Los Angeles with my family and I know that being away from home will be hard at first.
I know that if I want to become a real actress I will need to have independence from my parents. Right now I live in Los Angeles with my family and I know that being away from home will be hard at first.
READ
READ
READ
diagnosis disclosure:
courage and consequences
diagnosis disclosure:
courage and consequences
diagnosis disclosure:
courage and consequences
by Dr. Jan Blacher, Ph.D.
by Dr. Jan Blacher, Ph.D.
by Dr. Jan Blacher, Ph.D.
Many students on the spectrum struggle with the disclosure question, espeially when completing college applications. Here’s my take:
Many students on the spectrum struggle with the disclosure question, espeially when completing college applications. Here’s my take:
Many students on the spectrum struggle with the disclosure question, espeially when completing college applications. Here’s my take:
choosing a college
WATCH
WATCH
WATCH
jasmine's STORY
jasmine's STORY
jasmine's STORY
PART one:
PART one:
PART one:
meet jasmine
meet jasmine
meet jasmine
Meet Jasmine, in her second year at a community college, hoping to make the leap to a four year university.
Meet Jasmine, in her second year at a community college, hoping to make the leap to a four year university.
Meet Jasmine, in her second year at a community college, hoping to make the leap to a four year university.
college living
READ
READ
READ
how to come out of your shell and make friends in college
how to come out of your shell and make friends in college
how to come out of your shell and make friends in college
by Guillermo
by Guillermo
by Guillermo
The road to making friends is not easy. Trust me, I know. Every person back in high school told me again and again that college is the last step. The final boss. Bowser's last gambit before you save Peach and get her cake. But that's not how real life works…
The road to making friends is not easy. Trust me, I know. Every person back in high school told me again and again that college is the last step. The final boss. Bowser's last gambit before you save Peach and get her cake. But that's not how real life works…
The road to making friends is not easy. Trust me, I know. Every person back in high school told me again and again that college is the last step. The final boss. Bowser's last gambit before you save Peach and get her cake. But that's not how real life works…
for professors
WATCH
WATCH
LEARN
Neuroprep self-paced course
Neuroprep self-paced course
Neuroprep self-paced course
This innovative online course is designed to help educators support neurodivergent students in college classrooms. The program provides a comprehensive training that equips faculty with a deep understanding of the unique needs and strengths of neurodivergent learners, as well as practical strategies for creating an inclusive learning environment that promotes student success.
This innovative online course is designed to help educators support neurodivergent students in college classrooms. The program provides a comprehensive training that equips faculty with a deep understanding of the unique needs and strengths of neurodivergent learners, as well as practical strategies for creating an inclusive learning environment that promotes student success.
This innovative online course is designed to help educators support neurodivergent students in college classrooms. The program provides a comprehensive training that equips faculty with a deep understanding of the unique needs and strengths of neurodivergent learners, as well as practical strategies for creating an inclusive learning environment that promotes student success.
student stories
WATCH
OFF THEY GO!
All five students look to their futures, as college grads, ready to make their mark.
getting help
WATCH
WATCH
WATCH
meet maria from student services
meet maria from student services
meet maria from disabled student services
As Associate Director of the UC Riverside Disabled Student Services office, Maria describes how they get ‘down in the trenches’ with disabled students, helping them with all facets of college life.
As Associate Director of the UC Riverside Disabled Student Services office, Maria describes how they get ‘down in the trenches’ with disabled students, helping them with all facets of college life.
As Associate Director of the UC Riverside Disabled Student Services office, Maria describes how they get ‘down in the trenches’ with disabled students, helping them with all facets of college life.
interviews
WATCH
WATCH
WATCH
PROFESSOR SPOTLIGHT SERIES:
PROFESSOR SPOTLIGHT SERIES:
PROFESSOR SPOTLIGHT SERIES:
Aurby Mintz, Cal State Long Beach
Aurby Mintz, Cal State Long Beach
Aurby Mintz, Cal State Long Beach
Professor of Animation and Department Chair Aubry Mintz talks about how colleges could better prepare faculty for supporting students on the spectrum
Professor of Animation and Department Chair Aubry Mintz talks about how colleges could better prepare faculty for supporting students on the spectrum
Professor of Animation and Department Chair Aubry Mintz talks about how colleges could better prepare faculty for supporting students on the spectrum
we won the anthem award
we won the anthem award
we won the anthem award
The Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences has awarded us a gold medal for diversity, equity & inclusion. Hailed as the “Internet’s highest honor” by The New York Times, The Webby Awards is the leading international awards organization honoring excellence on the Internet. The Anthem Awards is a division of the Webbys for cause-focused content.
The Autism Goes To College project is brought to you with generous support from:
