Align your strengths with your interests. Find a supportive mentor. Be willing to accept some trial-and-error. Autistic students can succeed in STEM.
The Ultimate College Guide: Lists, Schedules, and Calendars for Autistic Students
Scheduling your time well is one of the simplest and most effective strategies to achieving success at college! But how can we schedule our time well? Read on to find out.
Let’s Talk Autism, Academic Special Interests, and STEM
Special interests are your Marauder’s Map, your hyperdrive, and your superpower. Let’s dive into how they work.
Autistic Self-Advocacy and STEM: A College Journey
Laura Gilmour shares her journey from new student learning about college expectations to confident graduate student conducting her own STEM research.
“Find a Pathway That Works for You”: Jody Goldstein, Director of Disabilities Services, UMASS Lowell
When students receive peer support, they are much less likely to feel isolated and marginalized. Judy Goldstein discusses ways peer mentoring groups help autistic students thrive.
Tips for Autistic Students: How to Prepare for the First Day of College
When the first day comes, it can bring a variety of emotions and complications. The good news is, there are ways to soften the impact of this radically new experience.
Case Study: Classroom Strategies to Support Students on the Spectrum
College transition expert Susan Woods explains how professors can collaborate with autistic students and the Disabilities Office to support academic success
Autistic and Looking for Social Connections on Campus? Join a Club!
There’s something incredibly special about communities of autistic and neurodivergent people: we’re not all alike, but we all know what it’s like to be different, which makes us more accepting of people for who they are.
Six Things Autistic Students Should Do During the First Week of Classes
Meeting with the Disabilities Services Office during your first week of college classes is just one important step for autistic students.