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Autism Resources

This page has a list of resources for current and prospective students diagnosed with autism or Autism Spectrum Disorder.  Click here to return to the full list of disability-specific resources.


Life in college, a student voice: Jordyn Zimmerman at The Ohio State University.

Autistic Hoya blog written by author/education/activist Lydia X. Z. Brown. Thoughtful insights and wealth of information.

Find colleges with programs designed for autistic students at College Autism Spectrum

Autism Women's Network provides effective supports to autistic women and girls. Information referral.

University of Texas offers the Ultimate Resource Guide for STEM Students with Autism
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Books

Tools

ASAN. Navigating College: A Handbook on Self Advocacy Written for Autistic Students from Autistic Adults.

Prince-Hughes, D.   Aquamarine blue 5: Personal stories of college students with autism. 

Brown, Jane, et al. The Parent's Guide to College for Students on the Autism Spectrum.

Kim, Cynthia. I Think I Might Be Autistic: A Guide to Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnosis and Self-Discovery for Adults.

Palmer, Ann. Realizing the College Dream with Autism or Asperger Syndrome: A Parent's Guide to Student Success.

 You can find many textbooks in accessible formats at  Bookshare.org Click on the "Get Started" tab

Your Disability Resource Center can help you find e-texts at the AccessText Network which works directly with publishers.

iOS apps for organization and time management

Android apps for organization and time management

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