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Autism & College: Build Your Social Confidence Levels

Building social confidence levels means being prepared and knowledgeable in a variety of common situations. Learn more here.

July 16, 2019, 5:00 amAugust 8, 2019 0 2395
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Patrick Pontificates: An Autistic STEM Grad Student Says, “Go to Office Hours!”

You know how Dumbledore in Harry Potter says, “Help is given at Hogwarts to those who ask for it?” I think that should be my new motto when writing about college, because help is given at college to those who ask for it.

November 14, 2018, 6:00 amJuly 1, 2019 0 2154
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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 2375
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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 3041
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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

July 12, 2018, 5:05 pmMay 29, 2019 0 3859
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Students

Autism & Understanding Common Syllabus Phrases

Say what? Contributor Katie Matthews breaks down some common syllabus phrases for autistic students, helping to make course expectations clearer.

July 11, 2018, 1:33 pmJuly 11, 2019 0 2092
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Families

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

July 3, 2018, 12:14 pmJuly 11, 2019 0 1571

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