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    Many post-secondary institutions around the country offer training and certification programs as well as individualized and group support services. If you would like to add your listing to this page, contact Jane Brown at . Please include the name of the school, program name, URL, brief description of services, contact information and costs as appropriate.

    ASD SUMMER BRIDGE PROGRAMS

    CIP Summer
    Focuses on young adults with Asperger's, ADHD and learning differences to help them learn valuable skills to make a successful transition to college and beyond.
    Lee, MA - Melbourne, FL - Bloomington, IN - Berkeley, CA - Amherst, NY - Long Beach CA

    Landmark College
    Offers several Short-Term and Summer Programs to assist a wide range of students with learning differences.
    Putney, VT

    Spectrum College Transition Program
    Provides a supportive, residential and day, post-secondary program for young men and women with Executive Function Deficits, Asperger's Syndrome and High Functioning Autism, who need assistance academically, socially, and emotionally.
    Scottsdale, AZ

    Strategic Education for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (SEAD)
    Focuses on assisting students on the autism spectrum with understanding, achieving and developing a pathway to success.
    Unversity of Connecticut in Storrs, CT

    Talisman Programs
    Designed for young adults, 18-22. Participants will live together and focus on learning to become healthy and responsible adults in this three-week program.
    Zirconia, NC

    The Watson Institute - ACCLAIM Program
    Offers programs for children and teens: WISP, STAT, ACCLAIM and SCALE.
    Sharpsburg, Upper St. Clair, and Pittsburgh, PA




    2-YEAR, 4-YEAR & SECONDARY SUPPORT PROGRAMS

    Autism Collaborative Center (Eastern Michigan University)
    Individualized support services
    $4,400 - $8,500 per semester

    Bellevue College - Autism Spectrum Navigators program (Washington State)
    No charge for qualifying Bellevue College students, other than the 2-credit class that they take each quarter.

    Bridges to Adelphi Program (Adelphi University)
    Comprehensive academic, social, and vocational support services to students with A.S., or other non-verbal learning disorders
    $2500 per semester above other tuition, fees and charges

    College Program for Students with Asperger's Syndrome at Marshall University- West VA Autism Training Center
    Positive behavior and academic support
    $3200 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

    Mercyhurst
    Program of support and mentoring.
    Contact is Dianne Rogers.

    Midwestern State University (Wichita Texas)
    Residential Program and mentoring support

    Rochester Institute of Technology
    Provides individualized support to students on the Spectrum

    Rutgers University
    Full support services
    $2500 per semester

    St. Joseph's University (Philadelphia, PA)
    Located in the office of student
    Success and retention Program costs $3,000 per year for students
    Meet with advisor bi-weekly Has social worker and psychologist on staff

    Supported Education Services (part of ODS) - Boston University
    Individualized assistance with skills and support
    No charge for BU students

    Transition to Independent Living Program at Taft College-California
    Post-secondary program focused on independent living skills

    University of Alabama Autism Spectrum Disorders College Transition and Support Program (UA-ACTS)
    Comprehensive academic and behavioral supports
    $3000 per semester

    University of Alabama College Transition and Support Program (UA-ACTS)
    Comprehensive academic and behavioral supports
    $3000 per semester

    University of Arkansas Autism Support Program
    Comprehensive services to our students in the areas of academics, social skills, and transitioning to independent adult roles.
    Contact Dr. Aleza Greene at 479-595-6071, asgreene@uark.edu.
    $5000 per semester

    University of Connecticut SEAD Program (Strategic Education for students with ASD)
    Comprehensive academic and behavioral supports
    $3000 per semester

    University of Minnesota
    Certificate Program in Autism Spectrum Disorders
    14-credit program offers specialized training in methods of assessment, intervention, and treatment evaluation. Admission is open to graduate and undergraduate students.

    University of Tennessee Chattanooga
    Contact is Michelle Rigler for the MOSAIC program.

    Western Kentucky University
    Student support and mentoring
    $2000 per semester

    Western New England University
    Mentoring program in conjunction with ABA doctoral program and the psychology department.
    Contact Bonnie Alpert at 413-782-1257.




    ONLINE COLLEGES

    Sage College Achieve Degree
    A completely online degree for students on the spectrum. Specific support and courses. First two years $27,000, remainder of degree $44,000.
    Contact Phyllis Niner at pniner@mlinc.com



    CBS News story on Autism awareness: College programs for students on the spectrum
    Dr. Jane Brown talks with CBS News on "Autism awareness: College programs for students on the spectrum."
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    USA Today College : Autistic college students navigate the hidden curriculum
    "Autistic college students navigate the hidden curriculum" : College Autism Spectrum's Jane Brown talks with USA Today...
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    NPR - All Things Considered
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