Neurodiversity at DePauw: Resources for Students

This guide prominently engages the voices of people on the autism spectrum as well as highly qualified professionals to provide information and tips vital to promoting success in higher education for people on the autism spectrum in three major areas: transition to higher education, attending college, and, finally, transitioning out of college into employment. It begins by highlighting differences between high school and college, and covers many other topics, such as establishing routines to achieve success, managing academic demands, working with the office supporting students with disabilities to address any issues, effective self-advocacy and disclosure, and understanding the ins, outs, and unspoken rules of social interaction on a college campus. Getting along with roommates, dating, and safe sexuality, as well as tips on paying for school through savings, earnings, scholarships, and loans are other areas addressed. In preparation for transition out of college into the adult world of work, the guide provides useful information on seeking, obtaining, and keeping a job, which will be useful for employment both while still in school and after graduation.