Autism Goes To College
Hear from neurodiverse students about how they are managing at college, charting their own paths, taking creative approaches, and making it work in the classroom and on campus.
Podcasting since 2021 • 44 episodes
Autism Goes To College
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EPISODE 43: She graduated with a BA + an autism diagnosis
L chose a college experience that started out at the liberal arts-focused, smaller Oxford College campus of Emory University. Coming from a small school in Savannah, it was a choice that felt like a great fit for a lot of reasons. Smaller class...
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EPISODE 42: What professors need to know
The number of neurodivergent students in college keeps rising. Around 20% of college students have diagnosed or undiagnosed autism, ADHD, dyslexia or some other processing or neurological difference, according to expert estimates. But very few ...
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EPISODE 41: At Bridgewater State, Dom Brings It
When Dom transferred to Bridgewater State in Bridgewater, MA. from a community college, he shared on an earlier episode of the pod that he planned to move into the dorms after a semester. Instead, he ultimately decided to continue commuti...
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EPISODE 40: What happens after high school? Start that conversation early
Expectations may vary. Some students on the spectrum find that community college is a good next step. Many want to take a gap year, get some work experience or travel. Others are eager to head off to a four year college. Neurodivergent neurodiv...
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EPISODE 39: Embracing an academic pivot, River is loving their Wesleyan experience
River loves the varied and welcoming communities across campus and has found a home in many creative spaces at Wesleyan, including dance and a literary society. But freshman year was also a time of confronting their learning style, and navigati...
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