Colleges for Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder: The Very Friendly Ones

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Adelphi University (Garden City, NY): Bridges to Adelphi
Austin Peay State University (Clarksville, TN): Launched a pilot program to improve college experience for students with autism
Bellevue College (Bellevue, WA): Autism Spectrum Navigators Program
Defiance College (Defiance, OH): ASD Affinity Program
Drexel University (Philadelphia, PA): Autism Support Program
Eastern Illinois University (Charleston, IL): Students with Autism Transitional Education Program (STEP)
Eastern University (St. Davids, PA): The College Success Program for Students Living with Autism Spectrum Disorder (CSP Program)
Marshall University (Huntington, WV): College Program for Students with ASD
Mercyhurst University (Erie, PA): AIM Program

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Nova Southeastern University (Fort Lauderdale, FL): Access Plus Program
Pace University (New York, NY): Ongoing Academic Social Instructional Support (OASIS) Program

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Rochester Institute of Technology (Rochester, NY): Spectrum Support Program

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Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey—New Brunswick (New Brunswick, NJ): College Support Program for Students on the Autism Spectrum (CSP)

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Saint Joseph's University (Philadelphia, PA): Kinney Center for Autism ASPIRE Program

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The University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa, AL): Autism Spectrum Disorders College Transition and Support Program (UA-ACTS)
University of Arkansas (Fayetteville, AR): Autism Support Program
University of Connecticut (Storrs, CT): Strategic Education for Students with ASD (SEAD Program)

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University of Minnesota Morris (Morris, MN): LINK Program
University of West Florida (Pensacola, FL): Autism Inclusion Program
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Blacksburg, VA): Stepped Transition for Students with ASD (STEPS Program)
Western Kentucky University (Bowling Green, KY): Kelly Autism Program

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Wright State University (Dayton, OH): Raiders on the Autism Spectrum Excelling (RASE Program)

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Source: College Finder Research

About This List

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a group of developmental disabilities that can cause significant social, communication, and behavioral challenges. Dr. Rachel B. Sobel, an independent educational consultant in Philadelphia and an expert on colleges for students with learning disabilities and ASD, chose these colleges as supportive of students with ASD. And for even more suggestions, check out our list of Colleges for Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder: The Friendly Ones. You may also enjoy our College Search and Scholarship Resources for Students With Learning Disabilities.

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