As part of a needs assessment, the Tarjan Center conducted a survey of the California community colleges to learn what gaps in knowledge existed regarding DSPS’ capacity to support students with autism. An analysis of the feedback we received led to the development of a webinar that addressed the following topics: 1) Student Academic Skills, 2) Student Self-Determination Skills, 3) Student Expectations, 4) Faculty Attitudinal Barriers, 5) Best Practices in Educational Assistance for Students with Autism, 6) The Educational Impacts of Autism Faculty Development Activities, and 7) Setting up and Managing Peer Tutoring and/or Peer Mentoring Programs.
Strategies for Supporting Students with Autism