Comments on: Autistic Students Off to College

By: Regan

Regan — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 23:01:52 +0000

Just another reminder–the deadline for application is April 24, 2009.

” The Organization for Autism Research (OAR) is now accepting applications for the fall 2009 Schwallie Family Scholarship Competition to support qualified individuals with autism or Asperger Syndrome residing in the United States pursuing post-secondary education. OAR will present a total of 5 awards of $3,000 each across three categories:
1) Four-year undergraduate college or university;
2) Two-year undergraduate college, and;
3) Trade, technical or vocational school.
These will be one-time awards for any recipient.

Note to Applicants:
* The application period for Fall 2009 is now open.
Applications are due on April 24, 2009.”
More info and application

By: Regan

Regan — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 21:03:57 +0000

Another opportunity for college or vocational program bound ASD students, Schwallie Family Scholarship Program The Organization for Autism Research (OAR) is now accepting applications for the fall 2009 Schwallie Family Scholarship Competition to support qualified individuals with autism or Asperger Syndrome in the United States pursuing post-secondary education. OAR will present a total of 5 awards of $3,000 each across three categories: 1) Four-year undergraduate college or university; 2) Two-year undergraduate college, and; 3) Trade, technical or vocational school. These will be one-time awards for any recipient. Note to Applicants: The Fall 2008 application deadline has passed. The application period for Fall 2009 will open January 2, 2009. FULL INFO

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By: Christine

Christine — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 03:28:18 +0000

I have a son who is PDD/Asperger, but low normal on the IQ scale. He graduated from high school and can drive. He needs social skills and life skills training and desperately wants to get training or cllege courses to enable him to hold a job that is steady, provides benefits and is more than janitorial in nature. He is frustrated and depressed seeing his younger brother in college and the youngest heading there in another year. The local community college here in Delaware was very hesitant to even let him in an industrial course in car maintenance that doesnt require entrance exams. There is a program at Lesley College but it costs 2-3 times what we are paying for my other son to go to college. We cant afford that. Any suggestions?
Thank you!

By: Georgette

Georgette — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 14:03:46 +0000

My son, who turns 20 in a week, seems to be at the forefront of the Autism epedemic. After graduation, he tried community college but received very little assistance and has tried working but was fired. He is so discouraged and depressed worrying about his future. We are looking into programs like CLE but they are so expensive. Does anyone have information on similar programs in the Chicago area or if there is any financial assistance for programs like CLE? Their website also talks about it being tax deductible…does anyone have information regarding this?

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By: Florence

Florence — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 05:41:42 +0000

Here is a link for the program.

http://intraweb.stockton.edu/eyos/wellness/content/docs/MSOT%20BRidge%20Flyer.pdf

Hope it works.

By: Kristina Chew, PhD

Kristina Chew, PhD — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 22:48:06 +0000

Florence, that sounds great—-so the program is something created by the college itself? Have other AS students been successful in it? Thanks so much for mentioning about it.

By: Florence

Florence — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 21:38:09 +0000

The college my son will be attending has a program called “The Bridge Program” which helps students on the spectrum adjust to college life away from home. They meet a few hours a week on top of their schedules and brush up on executive and organization skills as well as discuss social issues. I feel that some institutions are beginning to recognize exactly how many AS students are college bound and want to keep them. The campus is close enough so that he can commute or stay there. I want this transition to go as smoothly as possible.