The Spectrum of Colleges for Kids on the Spectrum
Sending your child off to college is a daunting task for most parents. If you have a kid on the autism spectrum, you may have even more concerns about his or her ability to handle the academic, self-advocacy, and life skills challenges that college presents.
Fortunately, increasing numbers of colleges have programs in place for students on the spectrum. Here are some schools that offer especially comprehensive services:
Marshall University
Rutgers University
Rochester Institute of Technology
Mercyhurst University
University of Tennessee, Chattanooga
University of Connecticut
Nova Southeastern University
Western Kentucky University
University of Alabama
Eastern Michigan University
Carnegie Mellon University
University of West Florida
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