Inaugural Conference on Post-Secondary Programs for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Resources

Below is more information on the post-secondary institutions presented at the conference.

Mercyhurst University: Asperger Initiative at Mercyhurst (AIM)

Drexel University: Drexel Autism Support Program (DASP Initiative)

Saint Joseph’s University: Asperger Support through Peers in Reaching Education (ASPIRE)

Eastern University: College Success Program for Students Living with ASD (CSP)

Below are additional resources for those who want to learn more about ASD.
* Please note that this list is suggestive but not exhaustive to the resources available surrounding ASD.

ASERT Publications

PA Autism Census Project

The Pennsylvania Autism Census Project Final Report, the first study to estimate the number of individuals living with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in the Commonwealth.
http://www.paautism.org/PA%20Autism%20Census%20Project.pdf

PA Autism Needs Assessment: A Survey of Individuals and Families Living with Autism

The ASERT Needs Assessment was a state-wide survey of caregivers and individuals with autism spectrum disorder completed in 2009-2010. The needs assessment collected information about service utilization and gaps in services. These report documents the results.
http://www.paautism.org/asert/report.html

Autism Information and Advocacy

We Connect Now

We Connect Now brings together college students with disabilities to look at issues surrounding post-secondary education and employment.
http://weconnectnow.wordpress.com/

Don’t Mourn for us by Jim Sinclair

This article, originally a presentation, is addressed to parents with children with ASD.
http://www.autreat.com/dont_mourn.html

Autism Network International

Autism Network International is a self advocacy and self help organization specifically for individuals with ASD.
http://www.autreat.com/

Autism Speaks

Autism Speaks is the leading organization in autism science and advocacy. This organization funds research on causes of autism, prevention, and awareness.
http://www.autismspeaks.org

Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)

A self-advocacy organization, ASAN is run by individuals with autism. Its mission is to provide support for individuals on the spectrum while educating the community about ASD awareness.
http://www.autisticadvocacy.org

Video Clips, Movies, and Books

No Myths Public Service Announcement

Autism pubic service announcement
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_dPZDcX_ck

Something about us film

This two-part film about Autism was made by entirely by individuals on the spectrum.

Part I http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-014P0hQ6w

Part II http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dna1Z41_w3c