Elaina Fernandez is a 2016 Schwallie Family Scholar. Entering her second year at University of Montevallo, she shares her views on the ignorance and the lack of awareness about autism around her. As a person with Autism Spectrum Disorder, I believe that the main factor holding back autistic people today – as it has been for…
If potential employers or campus organizations are impressed by your resume, you may be invited for an interview. The interview is where you can expand on your resume, discuss the job or position qualifications, ask questions, and explain to your potential employer or campus organization why you are the best person for the job or…
Whether you’re applying for an on-campus job, leadership position for a campus organization, or a summer internship, a resume is important because it reflects who you are, what you are interested in, and what you have accomplished. The purpose of the resume is to convince the reader that you have the qualifications for the position…
In college, you’ll have to send professional emails. Whether it means emailing a resume to a potential employer or a clarifying question to a professor, it’s important to know how to format your message, what to do, and what not to do. Here are some types of individuals you may send professional emails to: Potential…
Time to do some soul searching! Do you want a part-time job during the academic year? Can you balance classes and employment? Are you looking for a full-time internship during the semester? Will you get class credit that counts towards graduation? Have you been offered a work study program? There are various different employment options…
The following charts describe general differences in various areas between public high school and postsecondary education. It has been reprinted with permission from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, and primary authors Ann Kallio and Laura Owens, Ph.D.
College provides you an opportunity to study subjects that you are genuinely interested in with like-minded peers. It is an opportunity to become more independent and have freedom in the choices you make on a daily basis. Many individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have shared their positive experiences in college settings. For example, Stephen…
When most people think of college, they imagine studying in a dorm room away from home for a couple of years. But really, my college experience has been pretty unique! Rather than head off to a dorm for a few years, I needed to take my college classes in a different way. College Search…
Many of you are gifted in different ways. However, you may have noticed that it is sometimes hard to understand other peoples’ perspectives or accept unexpected change in a normal routine. Cognitive flexibility is a type of thinking that is often more difficult for individuals with autism spectrum disorder. This is sometimes referred to in…
For readers considering their college options or who are about to start freshmen year, this article provides tips and questions to help them best prepare. Step 1: Find a school that fits. As you’re scouring the internet in search of the “perfect” school, you may be discovering there are lots of schools to choose…
