Training

This section of the College Autism Network website presents two distinct sets of training-related resources.

 

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Fast Fact #12: University Life with ASD: Faculty Knowledge and Student Needs

Fast Fact #12 University Life with ASD: Faculty Knowledge and Student Needs Students with ASD are frustrated with trying to access support.   Source: Zeedyk, S.M., Boulourian. Y., & Blacher, J. (2019). University life with ASD:  Faculty knowledge and student...
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Fast Fact #11: Narratives of the University Experience from Students with ASD and ADHD

Fast Fact #11 Narratives of the University Experience from Students with ASD or ADHD Some students felt it was constructive to disclose their diagnosis to professors. Other students described negative reactions to disclosure.    This material is based, in part,...
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Fast Fact #10 College Success Means More than Just Grades

Fast Fact #10 College Success Means More than Just Grades Researchers asked students “how do you define success as a college student?” Their answers suggest students seek accomplishment both inside and outside the classroom.   Source: Accardo, A. L. (2017)....
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Fast Fact #9 Mentoring can be more than academic.

Typical accommodations for students with autism in higher education focus on academic issues. But students with autism might also benefit from mentors focused on social and emotional needs. Such guidance would be especially important for students just beginning their college experience.

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Fast Fact #8 Why don’t accommodations always work?

Formal accommodations may not adequately support students’ academic needs. One reason for this deficiency is that student accommodations are not always fulfilled by teachers, which can be very challenging for students.

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CAN-Sponsored Training

Whenever we develop new training documents, host webinars, or offer presentations at professional conferences, we will post the associated materials as on this website (categorized as “can-training”).

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Other Training Materials

We’re not the only ones working to improve the experiences and outcomes for autistic students in higher education. Therefore, we offer links to other people’s training materials via posts categorized as “training-other” on this website).

Quick Links: Key organizations, services, and resources for students and advocates

College Autism Spectrum: independent organization of professionals whose purpose is to assist students with autism spectrum disorders, and their families.

Wrong Planet: web community designed for individuals (and parents / professionals of those) with Autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, ADHD, PDDs, and other neurological differences.

Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN): activities include public policy advocacy, the development of Autistic cultural activities, and leadership trainings for Autistic self-advocates