Autism Disorder Spectrum

Applying to College
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<p>I face a certain degree of autism disorder spectrum (though I am saying that I am not like facing an entire insanity but I do face some problems related to communication and linguistic understanding). But on the other hand I have some unique abilities to visualize, understand mathematical equations very well and very fast etc etc.</p>

<p>So, I would like to know if colleges do actually accept such applicants and how should I inform them about the problems I face that has a significant effect on my life???</p>

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<p>Yes colleges do. Some have offices specifically to support student with such conditions. When you go through your college search, you can find out what sort of resources there are for ASD students. You will have more search time if you are a Jr., are you? It is up to you if you want to disclose this information in your application. Do you have someone helping with your college search?</p>

<p>Here is one article you may find helpful. If you google you will find a lot of tips and resources. Also searching the forum for ‘autism’ ‘ASD’ and ‘asperger’s’ may yield some threads to read.
<a href=“More Colleges Expanding Programs For Students On Autism Spectrum”>http://www.forbes.com/sites/paigecarlotti/2014/07/31/more-colleges-expanding-programs-for-students-on-autism-spectrum/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>@imrakibul96‌ There are schools that not only accept students on the spectrum, but also have wonderful support systems in place to help with success.</p>

<p>The University of Alabama has their UA-ACTS program </p>

<p><a href=“http://autism-clinic.ua.edu/uaacts/”>http://autism-clinic.ua.edu/uaacts/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>“The UA-ACTS program provides individualized services to help students develop appropriate skills for self-advocacy, daily living, and social interactions that will contribute to their success as an independent adult. UA-ACTS seeks to provide support for the transition into a large, traditional university campus and to guide students towards achieving their goals for the future. Also, the program seeks to promote awareness and understanding of ASDs throughout the campus community through education, training, and collaborations with University programs, faculty, staff, and students.”</p>

<p>And UA also has an Autism Clinic
<a href=“http://www.autism-clinic.ua.edu”>http://www.autism-clinic.ua.edu</a></p>

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<p>Have you been formally diagnosed? Do you have accommodations in high school, an IEP? Do you need them in college?</p>

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<p>Also, look at Alabama’s ASD brochure</p>

<p><a href=“http://autism-clinic.ua.edu/uaacts/UAACTSbrochure.pdf”>http://autism-clinic.ua.edu/uaacts/UAACTSbrochure.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>Each student in the ACTS program meets with a Therapist-Mentor three times per week to assist the student with school-related issues, including social issues.</p>