Systems for Success: Advice for Autistic College Students
Starting college can be a huge transition. For many incoming freshmen, it includes moving into a dorm room, learning new...
“Transitions are not about what is probable but about what is possible.” This quote, slightly tweaked, comes from OAR’s Guide...
Assistive Technology for College Students
If you find yourself needing extra help academically in college, whether with taking notes in class, writing a paper, or...
Preparing Your Young Adult for the Transition to Postsecondary Education
This blog post has been adapted from “Chapter 5: Postsecondary Education” of OAR’s resource “A Guide for Transition to Adulthood”....
Adding Equity and Inclusion to the College Experience
College students with autism have the same desire as other college students: to become independent and obtain a degree that...
Unfortunately, stress is a common emotion that people deal with frequently – many of your friends, family, and even yourself...
Quiz: How to make your schedule work for you
Are you an early bird or a night owl? Can you survive without coffee and naps? Take this quiz to...
Quiz: Are You Prepared to Ace College Academics?
The transition from high school to college can be a complicated one. You become a lot more responsible for handling...
How to Ask Professors for Extensions
All colleges have a department along the lines of Student Accessibility Services, which strives to create a barrier-free and equivalent...
Quiz: How effective are your study habits?
It can take time to find the study habits that work best for you. Take this quiz to determine how...
Constructing a Professional Email
In college, you’ll have to send professional emails. Whether it means emailing a resume to a potential employer or a...
After high school, the rules change
The following charts describe general differences in various areas between public high school and postsecondary education. It has been reprinted...
