Tips for Prospective College Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
by Center on Transition Innovations
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Parents, school counselors, teachers, and others provide the best support when they learn about the interests, strengths, and concerns of students on the autism spectrum. A positive college experience requires students to seriously consider who they are and who they want to be. Students should consider strengths, support needs, goals, and expectations to find a college that is the best fit for them. Students on the spectrum enrolled full-time at Virginia’s colleges and universities offered the following tips. Their advice comes from their experiences and a thoughtful reflection about preparing for college and taking steps towards timely completion of college programs.