Accommodation Resources: Autism Spectrum
Autism is a neurodiversity that can affect how a person sees others and socializes with them. This can lead to a variety of issues related to communication and following social norms. The condition may also include limited and repeated patterns of behavior. To learn more about how people with autism experience the world, read Autism Perception: How People with Autism See the World or visit the National Institute of Health's webpage on autism.
Because each person with autism can have a unique mix of symptoms, it can take time to decide which accommodations work best. In addition to academic accommodations, students with autism may require accommodations for accessing postsecondary student services such as housing and residential life, tutoring and learning centers, registration, and financial aid. We recommend students explore a variety of options, which might include these options and more:
- Reduced course loads
- Testing in a private room
- Different methods of showing learning (for example, an essay instead of an oral exam)
- Private dorm residence
- Preferential registration for smaller classes
