BUILD ON SPECIAL STRENGTHS BUILD ON SPECIAL STRENGTHS (BOSS)(BOSS)

Presented at the DADD Showcase SessionCEC Convention

Nashville, TNApril 21-24, 2010

Dianne Zager, Ph.D.Pace UniversityNew York City

This presentation is supported by the Center for Teaching and Research in Autism of Pace University and MetSchools, NYC.

College Support for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Nonverbal Leaning Disabilities, and Related Challenges

Goal:Goal:

Enable and empower academically capable young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders

(ASD)/Asperger Syndrome and related challenges to succeed in college.

Are matriculated in a Bachelor of Science Degree Program

Attend undergraduate classes with Pace students

Are Engaged in all facets of campus life

Reside in university dormitories

Students…Students…

Services Include:Services Include:

1) Special admission process and criteria

2) Individualized advisement and supervision for course selection

3) Academic support, such as tutoring and accommodations

4) Residential Support

5) Support in campus and community life

6) Career development and internships

7) Integration into community organizations

8) Peer mentoring