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Transitioning to college represents a significant milestone in young adulthood, with early adjustments impacting well-being during and beyond the college years. Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) face particular challenges… Show more (+) Transitioning to college represents a significant milestone in young adulthood, with early adjustments impacting well-being during and beyond the college years. Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) face particular challenges due to social differences, potentially leading to academic struggles, peer conflicts, loneliness, and missed opportunities for future success. This presentation from the 2019 Michigan Autism Conference discusses research findings and lessons from recent efforts to assess and address the social deficits of college students with ASD. Show less (-) BCBA CEUs: 1.5 | ||
Proficient writing skills are critical for academic, vocational, and social outcomes for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). However, many individuals struggle to develop… Show more (+) Proficient writing skills are critical for academic, vocational, and social outcomes for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). However, many individuals struggle to develop proficient writing repertoires. This study, presented at the 2023 Michigan Autism Conference, sought to teach eight autistic college students to write four types of persuasive sentences using a modified explicit instruction program and frequency building to a performance criterion sessions. Five of the eight participants met criteria for all four sentence types and demonstrated maintenance of skills during follow-up sessions. Show less (-) BCBA CEUs: 1 |