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Program Leaders Call: Parent Coaching
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…
Find out more »CANVAS: Faculty response to autistic college students: Faculty supportive behaviors and beliefs
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.…
Find out more »College Autism Summit 2024
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.
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