28 April 2011

Students on the spectrum in college

Staff at the Indiana Resource Center for Autism has just published a new article called, Academic Supports for College Students with an Autism Spectrum Disorder: An Overview. Written by their Social Work Specialist, Marci Wheeler, the article discusses several topics of concern when supporting students on the spectrum in college, such as:
  • Communication skills
  • Social skills
  • Sensory differences
  • Motor skills
Also included is a chart that acts as a quick reference to important facets of the autism spectrum and how it pertains to college life. To see the chart and read the entire article, go to: http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/index.php?pageId=3417

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