The purpose of this presentation is to outline academic and social challenges faced by college students on the autism spectrum, discuss strategies for University professionals in supporting such students, and provide an overview of the Drexel Autism Support Program (DASP). Dimensions of student development as viewed through the lens of this population will be examined, to help attendees best recognize and understand the broad challenges many such students may face in relation to “the hidden curriculum”, communication, social integration, restricted behaviors, and daily challenges which in turn may interfere with learning and developmental growth. The goal will be to introduce University professionals to the DASP resource, acquire appreciation of neurodiversity on campus, and initiate the conversation on how best to interact with and support Drexel students on the spectrum throughout the student life cycle.  

The presentation/discussion will be preceded by a short TED talk by Temple Grandin to help introduce the topic.

Feel free to bring your lunch and eat while you learn about this topic. Register for this session in Career Pathway via DrexelOne.