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<p>As you may have already heard, April is Autism Awareness Month! While we celebrate and raise our collective awareness, we are focusing this week on sharing some of the many resources available to help support individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) as they pursue success in higher education and in their careers.</p>
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<p><strong>National Organizations</strong>:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.autismspeaks.org/">Autism Speaks</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.autism-society.org/">Autism Society</a></li>
<li><a href="https://autisticadvocacy.org/">Autistic Self Advocacy Network</a></li>
</ul>
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<p><strong>Local Organizations:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://autismwny.org/">Autism Society of Western NY</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.theautismcouncil.org/">The Autism Council of Rochester</a></li>
<li><a href="https://autismup.org/">Autism Up</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.meetup.com/Square-Pegs-Asperger-s-Support-Group/?_cookie-check=kD2PHdcllKwhkNVQ">Square Pegs</a> - Local Asperger's Support Group</li>
</ul>
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<p><strong>Tips for Faculty:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.monroecc.edu/fileadmin/SiteFiles/GeneralContent/depts/ssd/documents/autismspectrumdisorderfacultyguide.pdf">Faculty Guide: Autism Spectrum Disorder</a>, from MCC Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) Website</li>
<li><a href="https://www.umassd.edu/dss/resources/facultystaff/howtoteachandaccommodate/howtoteachautismspectrum/">Resources for Educators and How to Teach Students on the Autism Spectrum</a>, Website, 2018, UMass Dartmouth</li>
<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Teaching-University-Students-Spectrum-Disorder/dp/1849054207">Teaching University Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Guide to Developing Academic Capacity and Proficiency</a> - Paperback Book, 2016, K. Draisma &amp; K. McMahon-Coleman, ISBN-13: 978-1849054201</li>
</ul>
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<p><strong>Other Resources:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Freshman-Survival-Students-Spectrum-Disorders/dp/1849059845/ref=pd_bxgy_14_img_3?_encoding=UTF8&amp;pd_rd_i=1849059845&amp;pd_rd_r=E8Z5KWCFRBC2SSQR1CC2&amp;pd_rd_w=BZnCU&amp;pd_rd_wg=eAmgV&amp;psc=1&amp;refRID=E8Z5KWCFRBC2SSQR1CC2">A Freshman Survival Guide for College Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders: The Stuff Nobody Tells You About!</a> Paperback/E-book, 2014, H. Moss</li>
<li><a href="https://bannerp.monroecc.edu:7777/forms/frmservlet?config=bpr1&amp;otherParams=iamticket=5C62B0AAB529F9722E880B72DE53B80Fhttps://www.autismspeaks.org/family-services/tool-kits/postsecondary">Postsecondary Educational Opportunities Guides</a>, Website, AutismSpeaks.org</li>
<li><a href="https://www.autismspeaks.org/family-services/tool-kits/employment">Employment Tool Kit</a>, Website, AutismSpeaks.org</li>
<li><a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-growing-acceptance-of-autism-in-the-workplace/">The Growing Acceptance of Autism in the Workplace.</a> Video News Article, February 11, 2018, CBS News</li>
<li><a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2016/12/autism-workplace/510959/">Why Some Companies Are Trying to Hire More People on the Autism Spectrum</a>, Website, Dec.28, 2016, The Atlantic</li>
</ul>
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<p><strong>Volunteers Wanted: </strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>When</strong>: Wednesday, April 25, 2018, 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm</li>
<li><strong>Where</strong>: MCC Brighton Campus, North Atrium between Building 4 and Building 12 (outside the Mercer Gallery)</li>
<li><strong>What</strong>: SSD/Counseling is looking for some eager volunteers to wear blue and participate in an <strong>aerial group photo</strong> in celebration of Autism Awareness Month. Please join us!</li>
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Autism Awareness Month: Organizations, Faculty Tips, Resources, and Group Photo Volunteer Opportunity

Autism Awareness Month: Organizations, Faculty Tips, Resources, and Group Photo Volunteer Opportunity

As you may have already heard, April is Autism Awareness Month! While we celebrate and raise our collective awareness, we are focusing this week on sharing some of the many resources available to help support individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) as they pursue success in higher education and in their careers.

National Organizations:

Local Organizations:

Tips for Faculty:

Other Resources:

Volunteers Wanted:

  • When: Wednesday, April 25, 2018, 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
  • Where: MCC Brighton Campus, North Atrium between Building 4 and Building 12 (outside the Mercer Gallery)
  • What: SSD/Counseling is looking for some eager volunteers to wear blue and participate in an aerial group photo in celebration of Autism Awareness Month. Please join us!

Jennifer Prosceo
Services For Students With Disabilities
04/23/2018