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Insight for Autistic Students and Their Families About Developing Self-Advocacy Skills: Two Studies on Emerging Adulthood

What can you do as a parent to act in “autonomy-supportive” ways? We’re glad you asked! You can support developmental processes in an independence-focused and communication-driven environment at home.

February 20, 2019, 6:00 amMay 29, 2019 2 2868
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Spectrum Q & A With College Transition Consultant Susan Woods: Preparing for Independence

Video interview. How should families navigate the transition from HS to college with their autistic student? Steps to take now for increased self-advocacy and for encouraging internal motivation.

February 15, 2019, 6:00 amJune 5, 2019 0 1487
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Students, Families

Finding the Right Fit: Good Tech Internships and Jobs Empower Autistic Students

If you are trying to break into software engineering, I can’t recommend sites like HackerRank enough–they’ll get you used to approaching problems in a systematic way that will come in handy in interviews.

February 11, 2019, 6:00 amMay 31, 2019 0 2213
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Students, Families, Educators

Assistive Tech to Support Autistic Students in the Classroom

Video. STEM grad student Patrick Dwyer sits down with UC Davis’s Accessible Tech Analyst Joshua Hori for an overview of Livescribe Smartpen, Sonocent Audio Notetaker, and ClaroPDF.

January 29, 2019, 5:00 amJune 14, 2019 0 3789
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Problem-Focused Coping: Autism and Preparing for Graduate School in Research Fields

I am putting this next sentence in bold because it is very important: The only way to get good information about the unwritten expectations of preparing for graduate school is to talk to the experts – to your professors and your TAs.

January 22, 2019, 11:38 amJune 14, 2019 0 7169
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Students, Families, Educators

The Autism Accommodations Process: Faculty Primer

The goal is not to provide a golden ticket to whatever a student wants. The goal is to provide them with an equitable classroom experience that gives them an equal opportunity to succeed.

January 10, 2019, 6:00 amMay 29, 2019 0 3042
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Students, Families

Autistic and Transitioning to College? What Students and Families Need to Know

Video with subtitles. A brief but wide-ranging exploration of what a successful transition takes and how to achieve it.

January 7, 2019, 6:00 amJune 26, 2019 0 2411
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Students, Families, Educators

Bullying and Autism: How to Recognize Harmful Behavior and Create a Safer School Environment

When you see bullying, act. One of the most important things people can do is not to become a “passive bystander” when others are being bullied.

January 3, 2019, 6:00 amJune 26, 2019 0 4655
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Students, Families, Educators

Socializing in STEM Classes and Careers, Part Two: Practical Tips for Autistic Students

Don’t be discouraged if a first or second attempt at reaching out fails—just look for the next opportunity.

January 2, 2019, 6:00 amMay 22, 2019 0 1802
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Students, Families

Socializing in STEM Classes and Careers, Part One: Insight for Autistic Students

Many STEM careers and college courses are thought to focus on “computer work” without much emphasis on the human interaction necessary for success. Oftentimes, however, collaboration with peers can be daunting but necessary to advance one’s studies and career.

January 1, 2019, 6:00 amJune 26, 2019 0 2089

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