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Autism in the Classroom: Making Education Accessible

Autistic STEM grad student Patrick Dwyer recommends families and autistic students take a self-guided campus tour. Video tour of UC Davis, packed with tips.

August 24, 2021, 5:55 pmAugust 24, 2021 0 15715

Steps to Autism Acceptance Podcast: Episode Two, Managing Limitations and Shutdowns in College

Editorial Board Member Arianne Garcia and college student Rem discuss some of the challenges and barriers to autistic student success, …

April 24, 2019, 10:38 amApril 24, 2019 0 2511
Educators

Universal Design for Learning (UDL): Supporting All STEM Learners

For many autistic and neurotypical students, college presents a depth of challenges, course material, and independence that they likely haven’t had much experience with before. UDL can support instruction and student growth.

April 10, 2019, 10:21 amMay 21, 2019 0 8174
Students, Educators

Rules About Technology in the Classroom: A Barrier for Students With Disabilities?

If we ban technology, we are hurting some of the most vulnerable students and infringing on their rights to access accommodations.

April 8, 2019, 5:00 amMay 21, 2019 0 3871
Students, Educators

STEM, Autism, and Building Professional Relationships: Interview with a Mentor, Part Three

To me, “honors” is about the quality of your work, the quality of your thinking. It’s not about whether you can do this full time.

December 20, 2018, 6:00 amMay 22, 2019 0 3964
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Students, Families, Educators

Five Tips for Autistic Students: How and When to Meet With a Professor

Always be respectful and professional when corresponding with a professor or course instructor.  Using “Dear” to begin emails, using the professor’s last name (i.e. Professor Brown), and signing off with a “Thank you,” or “Sincerely” goes a long way!

October 9, 2018, 6:00 amMay 22, 2019 0 2377
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Students, Educators

Autistic Students Can Ask College Professors For These Supports

Answer questions about the syllabus. Use unambiguous language. Julia Leverone shares simple supports that autistic students can ask their professors for.

August 3, 2018, 10:45 amMay 22, 2019 2 3048
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Students

Autistic and Unsure About How to Approach Your Professors? Dr. Julia Leverone Walks You Through the Steps

Dr. Julia Leverone demystifies the process of talking to college professors for autistic students and explains why it can be helpful to approach them.

August 2, 2018, 11:21 amMay 22, 2019 0 4518
Students, Families

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.

April 25, 2018, 10:27 pmMay 22, 2019 0 3737
Educators

Tips for Teachers Engaging with Students on the Spectrum

Unsure what providing accommodations to autistic students means in practical terms? Accommodations can be easy to implement and bring positive results.

April 25, 2018, 9:51 pmMay 21, 2019 0 3740

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