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College Information for Individuals with Autism

This resource provides a practical guide to help people with disabilities who want to pursue their education goals at a community college, career institute, four-year college, university, or graduate school. This resource highlights important information for students.

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How to Choose a College

This resource, developed by ASERT for ASDNext, provides tips for autistic individuals who may be considering attending college. The resource offers questions to consider when making the decision, and why it's important to consider these questions when choosing a college.

Getting Accommodations In College

This resource, developed by ASERT for ASDNext, provides tips and suggestions for individuals with disabilities who may need to request accommodations in college.

Transition College to College for Students on the Autism Spectrum (presentation)

Transitioning to College is a tough and scary thing for anyone to do. However, there can be more difficulties in that transition for an individual on the spectrum. This presentation discusses some of those challenges and how to be ready for college.

How Do I Know if I’m Ready for College?

This resource, developed by ASERT for #ASDNext, provides talking points and questions to consider for someone who is thinking about attending college or post-secondary training.

ASDNext Educational Differences Between High School and College

This information sheet highlights some of the differences students experience between high school and college.

Think College

Developing Inclusive College-Based Transition Services for Students with Intellectual Disability and Autism.

Preparing to Experience College Living

High school students on the spectrum are accustomed to the natural supports they receive from their family, their school and their community. Relatives, friends and community members often offer accommodations and support without even realizing it. In addition, federal law such as IDEIA (Individuals With Disabilities Education Improvement Act) mandates a free and appropriate public education for every child with a disability, and every student with an IEP (Individualized Education Plan) receives individual support services. But these supports disappear when students with ASD enter college and encounter new academic and daily living challenges.

Preparing Your Child for the College Application Process

As you prepare to brave the elements of AP exams, swirl in the whirlpool of ACT and/or SAT college admissions and subject tests, traverse the canyons of application deadline options, and stand knee deep in college application essays, you must also prepare to ensure a continuation of your child’s reasonable accommodations (“academic adjustments”) and auxiliary aids and services in college. While this process may appear daunting, the following tips can help make navigating it smoother.

Exploring the Options of a Two- or Four-Year College

This fact sheet provides information for students with disabilities who would like to attend college.