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A Mental Health Guide for Autistic College Students

Every student experiences stress at some point during college. Created by a team led by Vanessa Bal, Ph.D. and Evan Kleiman, Ph.D. at Rutgers University, OAR’s Mental Health Guide for Autistic College Students is intended to help autistic students promote their own well-being and know when and where to seek mental health services during college. The Mental Health Guide addresses challenges that may come up, as well as tips to promote well-being and cope with feeling overwhelmed. The guide also offers practical advice for navigating access to mental health care for autistic college students and their parents. 

Product Details

More specifically this guide covers topics such as: 

  • Tips to promote well-being 
  • Tips to help you feel less overwhelmed 
  • Information on when and how to seek mental health services 
  • Tips to navigate barriers to accessing services 

Product Details: 

  • Created by a team led by Vanessa Bal, Ph.D. and Evan Kleiman, Ph.D. at Rutgers University. 
  • Pages: 12 
  • Publication: 2022 

Funding Support 

  • Organization for Autism Research 
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