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 a 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
Books
- 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.
Tools
- 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