<p>My brother is a high level functioning autistic and is close to finishing his program in high school. My mother and I are looking into colleges with the best programs for students that have ASD. Right now we are considering RIT and Drexel. Any advice or thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! </p>
<p>I don’t know about those schools but I do know that some colleges have special programs to help people with various disabilities that might be worth looking into. A couple of examples I know of are Marist (Learning Disability Support Program), Hofstra (PALS program), and Iona (CAP). I’m sure there are many other similar programs that I don’t know about and perhaps even the schools you mentioned have similar programs. I obviously don’t know your brother but he might benefit by having a support network in place if he needs it. For these schools I believe that you have to academically qualify for the school before being considered for the program.</p>
<p>Hi! My son has high functioning autism and is applying early decision at RIT. This past summer he went up and met with the autism support program coordinator. We were SO impressed with the level of supports available. My son needs more social support than academic (just occasional extended time and help with writing). But they have a range of supports from social to academic. He knew it was the school for him when most of the students had Pokemon creatures highlighting their names on dorm doors and the big party advertised that weekend was a Smash Bros Brawl.</p>
<p>My daughter (his twin) was looking at Penn and we passed through Drexel to check it out. Our impression was that my son would be mugged on the street within 10 minutes his first day there. Very “big city” for my son who looks a bit “in his own world” while walking around - he would be a prime target for crime. I know they have a well respected autism program, but I have to believe that the kids must not leave the dorms and computer labs too much if they are able to be safe there. (…and this from a mom who likes cities… my daughter loved nearby Penn)</p>
<p>Will PM you too as this thread looks a bit older.</p>
<p>My son also has high functioning autism. He also applied ed. We also visited twice and met with the support program. We are keeping our fingers crossed, his backups can’t compare. Thanks for your post, I know we are not alone.</p>
<p>I have one friend with a child who is on the spectrum at Marshall U in West Virginia and another friend with a son who is on the spectrum at Murray State in Kentucky who both speak highly of the supports at each school.</p>