College Autism Spectrum: Providing support for students on the autism spectrum and the schools and colleges they attend

Providing support for students on the autism
spectrum and the schools and colleges they attend.


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    with Asperger Syndrome


    Name/Location Type of Program Fee
    Transition to Independent Living Program at Taft College-California Post-secondary program focused on independent living skills *
    Chapel Haven Connecticut and Arizona Residential Program $80,000 per year including housing
    College Internship Program- 3 locations (Melbourne, FL, Lee, MA, Bloomington, IN) Residential program $50 application fee
    First year: $59, 740
    Later: $39- 49,000
    Summer terms: $6,900, $4,600
    Achieving in Higher Education with Autism/Developmental Disabilities (AHEADD)- serves students in Pittsburgh, PA, Northern Virginia, Albany, NY and Dallas, TX Comprehensive student support programming Varies according to site, with past rates of $7000 per year, with scholarships/awards available
    The Gersh Experience (partnership with Daemen College)- Upstate New York Post secondary program- 2 year program prior to taking classes at Daemen College *$38,000 in addition to Daemon tuition
    University of Alabama College Transition and Support Program (UA-ACTS) Comprehensive academic and behavioral supports $3000 per semester
    College Program for Students with Asperger's Syndrome at Marshall University- West VA Autism Training Center Positive behavior and academic support $3200 per semester
    University of Connecticut SEAD Program (Strategic Education for students with Autism spectrum Disorders) Comprehensive academic and behavioral supports $3000 per semester
    Western Kentucky University Student support and mentoring $2000 per semester
    Community College of Baltimore County- Essex Campus Individual student support *
    Fairleigh Dickinson University: COMPASS Program College-based support for students with Aspergers; first two years of college $3000 per semester
    University of Alabama College Transition and Support Program (UA-ACTS) Comprehensive academic and behavioral supports $3000 per semester
    Western Kentucky University Student support and mentoring $2000 per semester
    University of Minnesota * *
    Rutgers University Full support services and life coach $2500 per semester
    Supported Education Services (part of ODS)-Boston University Individualized assistance with skills and support No charge for BU students




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    "I am hopeful for the first time in a long time, and grateful for people like yourself...
    That are making efforts to bring awareness and true assistance to families dealing with these issues."

    -- Parent


    "Students with Aspergers often have the academic skills to succeed in college. College Autism Spectrum staff are in a position to help families, individuals and colleges to ensure successful experiences for this student population. I highly recommend them!"
    - Lydia S. Block, Ph.D.
    College Professional



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