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“I will say that I have to show a lot more patience…and a lot of humor. I just have to be flexible and adapt to that. I could say ‘hey sit down during the lecture,’ and kill the flow, or I can just try to go with it, and see what happens.”
—Professor Aubry Mintz
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“I will say that I have to show a lot more patience…and a lot of humor. I just have to be flexible and adapt to that. I could say ‘hey sit down during the lecture,’ and kill the flow, or I can just try to go with it, and see what happens.”
—Professor Aubry Mintz
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PROFESSOR SPOTLIGHT SERIES:
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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
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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT SERIES:
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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT SERIES:
Alex Plank, Graduate, George Mason University
Alex Plank, Graduate, George Mason University
Alex Plank, Graduate, George Mason University
Alex Plank, Graduate, George Mason University
Alex Plank, Graduate, George Mason University
Alex Plank, Graduate, George Mason University
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PARENT SPOTLIGHT
PARENT SPOTLIGHT
PARENT SPOTLIGHT
margo board
margo board
margo board
Margo Board describes her feelings about the transition from protecting Jasmine every step of the way to letting her go and trusting the college to protect her. She had to make a shift from trying to protect her at every step of the way to the fact that she is 18 now and must advocate for herself. “I entrusted the school with a valuable gift, and I expect them to take care of her.” She finds some success and some enduring concerns.
Margo Board describes her feelings about the transition from protecting Jasmine every step of the way to letting her go and trusting the college to protect her. She had to make a shift from trying to protect her at every step of the way to the fact that she is 18 now and must advocate for herself. “I entrusted the school with a valuable gift, and I expect them to take care of her.” She finds some success and some enduring concerns.
Margo Board describes her feelings about the transition from protecting Jasmine every step of the way to letting her go and trusting the college to protect her. She had to make a shift from trying to protect her at every step of the way to the fact that she is 18 now and must advocate for herself. “I entrusted the school with a valuable gift, and I expect them to take care of her.” She finds some success and some enduring concerns.
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adalicia flores
adalicia flores
parent spotlight:
adalicia flores
adalicia flores
adalicia flores
part one
part one
part one
From teaching her son how to speak, to getting him college ready; one mom discusses how hard it is to let go, and her hopes for the future.
From teaching her son how to speak, to getting him college ready; one mom discusses how hard it is to let go, and her hopes for the future.
From teaching her son how to speak, to getting him college ready; one mom discusses how hard it is to let go, and her hopes for the future.
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adalicia flores
adalicia flores
adalicia flores
adalicia flores
adalicia flores
adalicia flores
part two
part two
part two
From teaching her son how to speak, to getting him college ready; one mom discusses how hard it is to let go, and her hopes for the future.
From teaching her son how to speak, to getting him college ready; one mom discusses how hard it is to let go, and her hopes for the future.
From teaching her son how to speak, to getting him college ready; one mom discusses how hard it is to let go, and her hopes for the future.
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PARENT SPOTLIGHT SERIES:
PARENT SPOTLIGHT SERIES:
PARENT SPOTLIGHT SERIES:
adalicia flores
adalicia flores
adalicia flores
part three
part three
part three
From teaching her son how to speak, to getting him college ready; one mom discusses how hard it is to let go, and her hopes for the future.
From teaching her son how to speak, to getting him college ready; one mom discusses how hard it is to let go, and her hopes for the future.
From teaching her son how to speak, to getting him college ready; one mom discusses how hard it is to let go, and her hopes for the future.
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diagnosis disclosure: courage & consequences
diagnosis disclosure: courage & consequences
diagnosis disclosure: courage & consequences
Dr. Jan Blacher, Ph.D.
Dr. Jan Blacher, Ph.D.
Dr. Jan Blacher, Ph.D.
Many students on the spectrum struggle with the disclosure question, especially when completing college applications. Here’s my take:
Many students on the spectrum struggle with the disclosure question, especially when completing college applications. Here’s my take:
Many students on the spectrum struggle with the disclosure question, especially when completing college applications. Here’s my take:
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diagnosis disclosure: courage & consequences
diagnosis disclosure: courage & consequences
diagnosis disclosure: courage & consequences
Dr. Jan Blacher, Ph.D.
Dr. Jan Blacher, Ph.D.
Dr. Jan Blacher, Ph.D.
Many students on the spectrum struggle with the disclosure question, especially when completing college applications. Here’s my take:
Many students on the spectrum struggle with the disclosure question, especially when completing college applications. Here’s my take:
Many students on the spectrum struggle with the disclosure question, especially when completing college applications. Here’s my take:
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adalicia flores
adalicia flores
parent spotlight:
adalicia flores
adalicia flores
adalicia flores
part one
part one
part one
From teaching her son how to speak, to getting him college ready; one mom discusses how hard it is to let go, and her hopes for the future.
From teaching her son how to speak, to getting him college ready; one mom discusses how hard it is to let go, and her hopes for the future.
From teaching her son how to speak, to getting him college ready; one mom discusses how hard it is to let go, and her hopes for the future.
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PODCAST EPISODE 9:
“WHEN PROFESSORS ARE HELPFUL, IT REALLY HELPS.”
In this episode, Caroline talks with one of her professors at Cal State Fullerton, JudelMay Enriquez, about the ways they worked together. Caroline was struggling in a methods and research class. Even with accommodations, she found she got more support by visiting her professor during office hours to let her get to know her, and her learning style better. She also picked up strategies for keeping up in the course. They also discuss how professors can reach out to students on the spectrum who may benefit from academic support.
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jonathan's STORY
jonathan's STORY
jonathan's STORY
PART three:
PART three:
PART three:
aubry
aubry
aubry
Jonathan works with his professor, Aubry Mintz, who also shares what it’s like having Jonathan in his class.
Jonathan works with his professor, Aubry Mintz, who also shares what it’s like having Jonathan in his class.
Jonathan works with his professor, Aubry Mintz, who also shares what it’s like having Jonathan in his class.
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john elder robison
john elder robison
john elder robison
We sat down with John Elder Robison—disability scholar at William and Mary College, best-selling author of Look Me in the Eye, and a person with autism—to discuss why he thinks that changing schools to better accommodate neurodiverse students will improve the learning experience for all.
We sat down with John Elder Robison—disability scholar at William and Mary College, best-selling author of Look Me in the Eye, and a person with autism—to discuss why he thinks that changing schools to better accommodate neurodiverse students will improve the learning experience for all.
We sat down with John Elder Robison—disability scholar at William and Mary College, best-selling author of Look Me in the Eye, and a person with autism—to discuss why he thinks that changing schools to better accommodate neurodiverse students will improve the learning experience for all.
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john elder robison
john elder robison
john elder robison
We sat down with John Elder Robison—disability scholar at William and Mary College, best-selling author of Look Me in the Eye, and a person with autism—to discuss why he thinks that changing schools to better accommodate neurodiverse students will improve the learning experience for all.
We sat down with John Elder Robison—disability scholar at William and Mary College, best-selling author of Look Me in the Eye, and a person with autism—to discuss why he thinks that changing schools to better accommodate neurodiverse students will improve the learning experience for all.
We sat down with John Elder Robison—disability scholar at William and Mary College, best-selling author of Look Me in the Eye, and a person with autism—to discuss why he thinks that changing schools to better accommodate neurodiverse students will improve the learning experience for all.
PODCAST EPISODE 6:
choosing the right college
Choosing the right school can require lots of research, especially when you're on the Spectrum. It's not just finding a college with majors you are interested in, but also figuring out which schools have support services and programs that match your needs. Eric Endlich has created a huge database on his website that lays it all out. He also advises students privately in his college counseling business that he founded because he saw too many students on the spectrum going off to college and having a hard time. He thought he could help, and now he's switched his focus from psychotherapy to college admissions. Hear what he has to say about the range of options out there, and how to choose a college.
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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.
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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.
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a certificate, or a program?
a certificate, or a program?
a certificate, or a program?
what are you really looking for?
what are you really looking for?
what are you really looking for?
by Dr. Jessica Keefhaver
by Dr. Jessica Keefhaver
by Dr. Jessica Keefhaver
Figuring out what your goals are and what you want to learn can help ou choose a program that's a good fit.
Figuring out what your goals are and what you want to learn can help ou choose a program that's a good fit.
Figuring out what your goals are and what you want to learn can help ou choose a program that's a good fit.
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a certificate, or a program?
a certificate, or a program?
a certificate, or a program?
what are you really looking for?
what are you really looking for?
what are you really looking for?
by Dr. Jessica Keefhaver, Ph.D.
by Dr. Jessica Keefhaver, Ph.D.
by Dr. Jessica Keefhaver, Ph.D.
Figuring out what your goals are and what you want to learn can help ou choose a program that's a good fit.
Figuring out what your goals are and what you want to learn can help ou choose a program that's a good fit.
Figuring out what your goals are and what you want to learn can help ou choose a program that's a good fit.
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managing college anxiety 101
managing college anxiety 101
managing college anxiety 101
by Dr. Eric Einlich, Ph.D.
by Dr. Eric Einlich, Ph.D.
by Dr. Eric Einlich, Ph.D.
While many families worry about college admissions, autistic high school students and their parents may face even higher levels of stress. In addition to the daily, ongoing anxiety that many autistic teens experience, they often have specific worries about transitioning to a new environment.
While many families worry about college admissions, autistic high school students and their parents may face even higher levels of stress. In addition to the daily, ongoing anxiety that many autistic teens experience, they often have specific worries about transitioning to a new environment.
While many families worry about college admissions, autistic high school students and their parents may face even higher levels of stress. In addition to the daily, ongoing anxiety that many autistic teens experience, they often have specific worries about transitioning to a new environment.
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meet ilene from life project
meet ilene from life project
meet ilene from life project
The head of the Life Project at Cal State Long Beach, and peer mentor to Jonathan, Ilene is on the leading edge of efforts to better accommodate autistic students at college.
The head of the Life Project at Cal State Long Beach, and peer mentor to Jonathan, Ilene is on the leading edge of efforts to better accommodate autistic students at college.
The head of the Life Project at Cal State Long Beach, and peer mentor to Jonathan, Ilene is on the leading edge of efforts to better accommodate autistic students at college.
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meet ilene from project life
meet ilene from project life
meet ilene from project life
The head of the Project Life at Cal State Long Beach, and peer mentor to Jonathan, Ilene is on the leading edge of efforts to better accommodate autistic students at college.
The head of the Project Life at Cal State Long Beach, and peer mentor to Jonathan, Ilene is on the leading edge of efforts to better accommodate autistic students at college.
The head of the Project Life at Cal State Long Beach, and peer mentor to Jonathan, Ilene is on the leading edge of efforts to better accommodate autistic students at college.
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