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All colleges and universities will have an office designated to helping students access accommodations/services to help them succeed in college. Proper documentation of the students disabiltiy is needed to access any service, so it is important to have updated paperwork prior to entering college.
There are also several colleges in PA with programs specifically designed for students with ASD. I have listed several of those programs below:
West Chester University- D-Cap
The mission of D-CAP is to provide a supportive and inclusive campus community for our degree-seeking, autistic students, at West Chester University via indirect and direct supports. Staff and students provide indirect support to faculty, staff, and peers via informational sessions, panels, department trainings, individual problem-solving meetings, and more.
Eastern University- College Success Program
The College Success Program (CSP) addresses the unique needs of Eastern University students with ASD. The CSP’s supportive services are targeted to individual needs and are offered in context, as students experience life in traditional undergraduate baccalaureate programs on the St. Davids campus.
Saint Joseph's University-Kinney Center ASPIRE
https://www.sju.edu/kinney/autism-services/college-student-support-services
Saint Joe's has a college retreat program for students interested in getting a glimpse into the college world, as well as supportive programing to help students with ASD across all levels of their education.
The My Place program provides enhanced support services to students on the autism spectrum who are enrolled in Kutztown University degree programs, following an application and interview process. These services augment the support that is provided through traditional academic accommodations and campus support services. The My Place program focuses on four major areas: executive function skills related to academics, career development, social skills, and independent college living.
Drexel University- Center for Autism and Neurodiversity
Drexel offers varying tiered levels of support to students attending their school who are on the spectrum and/or neurodivergent! They offer:
-A person-centered approach.
-One-on-one academic coaching.
-One-on-one employment and co-op coaching.
-One-on-one peer mentoring.
-One-on-one advisors that assist with collaboration across campus with Academic Advising, Housing and Residence Life, Disability Resources, the Steinbright Career Development Center (co-op and career services), Academic Resources, Counseling and Health Services, and more.
https://drexel.edu/counselingandhealth/autism-neurodiversity/program-information
https://www.misericordia.edu/life-at-mu/student-services/disability-services/alternative-learners-program
Mercyhurst University – Erie, PA, Autism Initiative at Mercyhurst (AIM Program)
"The mission of the Autism Initiative at Mercyhurst (AIM) is to facilitate and support the successful adjustment and progression of college students on the autism spectrum in all domains of college life, thereby broadening their vocational opportunities, and enhancing social and community engagement. The AIM program strives to accentuate each student’s abilities within the academic, independent living, social, emotional – vocational (AISE-V) domains, while building new skills within the domains where the student may be deficient"
University of Delaware – Newark, DE, Spectrum Scholars
"In collaboration with JPMorgan Chase & Co., the University of Delaware developed the Spectrum Scholars program as a system of supports and career development opportunities for select UD undergraduate students with autism.
Each year, the program accepts approximately 10 eligible students into a cohort for comprehensive services featuring one-on-one coaching, group coaching and peer mentoring meetings. A dedicated career counselor supports students in their career development. The program is highly collaborative, focuses on each student’s strengths, and is driven by each student’s goals and motivations."
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