We'll be joined by parent coaches Colin Cass and Mary Hickey who are excited to meet with such a knowledgeable group. Here's their description: During this meeting we will introduce common parenting themes and how to meet the unique needs of families of neurodiverse students. The role of parents in this transition will be discussed, highlighting the challenges they face and the need to shift from being primary advocates to fostering their children's independence. Key components of what we have learned through a…

Presenter: Dana Kanhai (PhD Higher, Adult & Lifelong Education from Michigan State University; Talent Development Specialist) Presentation Description: Dr. Kanhai will share some key findings from their dissertation research which explored faculty perceptions of their supportive behaviors towards autistic college students and faculty beliefs about their behaviors. Using the Theory of Planned Behavior (Ajzen, 1991) as a theoretical framework to guide this qualitative research, they interviewed 15 faculty who shared how they supported students in different aspects of their work.…

This is an excellent opportunity to close your door to the outside world and join colleagues from across the land to share your thoughts, challenges and resources. It's also a chance to meet some new CAN members, and renew acquaintances with others. In order to structure our conversation just a little, I'd like to ask you to complete this short Google Form about what's going on for you right now. We can then discuss the results and go from there. Want…

October 13-16, 2024, Renaissance Marriott, Columbus, OH The College Autism Summit brings together scholars, practitioners, administrators, employers, and self-advocates to discuss evidence-driven strategies that help support college students with autism and related learning differences. Join us for an in-person event! We are offering a preconference workshop on building or improving a program, over 30 general sessions, excellent major speakers, and too many networking opportunities to count.

Date: Wednesday, November 20, 4:00-5:00 pm ET. Cost: Free for College Autism Network members. $50 for non-members. Join us for a conversation with an experienced university attorney as we explore the challenges and responses to disruptive student behavior in the classroom and beyond. Questions we'll address: What role does disability play in determining appropriate (and legal) strategies for supporting a student whose behavior in a classroom and elsewhere is seen as disruptive to the learning environment? Characteristics often related to…

Date: Wednesday, December 11, 4:00-5:00 pm ET. Cost: Free for College Autism Network members. $50 for non-members. Join us for a webinar led by Sarah E. Silverman, Ph.D.  Neurodiversity and Universal Design for Learning are often mentioned alongside each other in higher education. Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework used to design learning that is accessible to the greatest number of students with less need for individual accommodations. Neurodiversity as a framework and UDL have several major points…

Using Universal Design for Learning (UDL) as the framework, this webinar will explore strategies that support neurodiverse learners both in the classroom and beyond. Attendees will walk away with practical tools to enhance engagement and help neurodiverse students thrive in the classroom, in their campus jobs, in their dorms, and in other situations. Date: Friday, January 24, 2025, 1:00-2:00 pm ET. Cost: Free for College Autism Network members. $50 for non-members. About the Presenter Brittany L. Jackson, Ed.D. Director of…