Shared interests (or special interests) don’t just give you something to talk about: they can reflect shared values and shared tastes that will build the foundation for a lasting, loving relationship where you never run out of things to talk about.
Autism & the College Transition: On Self-Assessment
“I do best when”: college transition expert Susan Woods shares how self-assessment can help autistic students advocate for what they need and why
Autism & the College Transition: What is a Syllabus
The syllabus is “the ins and outs of the class.” College transition expert Susan Woods explains why it’s so important and why autistic students should approach their professors about it
Letter to a Younger Me: You’re Passionate, More Passionate Than Most People Can Imagine
Hello! It’s good to finally talk with you. I’ve wanted to do this for years now. How are you doing? You don’t have to say “good” or anything else like that unless you mean it. It’s kind of odd how we (society) ask that question but there’s only one acceptable answer.
Template for Approaching Your Teachers About Autism
Even if you know you want to disclose your autism to a professor and know what you want to say, this template can help ensure you communicate confidently
Autism Inclusive-Hiring Spotlight: German Software Company SAP
We’re big fans of SAP, whose inclusive-hiring practices are geared in part toward hiring autistic job candidates. Read on to learn more about their process.
How to Tell if You Have Autism, OCD, or Both
Are you an autistic college student who feels worried or stressed, and want to know whether there’s more going on? This post may provide some answers.
Autism and Community College: Why It’s a Good Fit
Open admissions, articulation agreements with four-year colleges, flexible schedules, low cost, robust support services–autistic students can thrive at community colleges.
The Push for Neurodiversity: Six Reasons to be Hopeful About Job Prospects for Autistic Students
Tech leaders are paving the way for greater autism-inclusivity in the workforce, rethinking the interview, providing accommodations, and investing in people
Purple Table Reservations: How One Company is Accommodating Autism in Restaurants
Most of us like to share a meal at a restaurant, and Purple Table Reservations is making that easier for autistic people and other people with disabilities, which can make dining out a challenge.