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a project of
Removing Access Barriersfor Autistic College Students
Sara Gardner, Program Manager, Autism Spectrum Navigators
Susan Gjolmesli, Director, Disability Resource Center
Bellevue College, Washington State, U.S.A.
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Research ShowsYouths with autism spectrum disorders(ages 19-23) are less likely than those with
other disabilities to be employed orenrolled in collegeStudents with disabilities lack adequate self-
advocacy skills needed for success in thepostsecondary education settingEmployment rate rises with family income
rates
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Our Experiences
Without additional access services, collegestudents with ASDs complete fewer classes, and
drop out of college at a higher rateCollege students with ASDs typically do not seekout campus services or additional support from
instructorsEven with an extraordinarily low cost program,some families cannot access it for financialreasons
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What Parents WantCampus awareness about AutismSupport for:
Communicating with peersMentoringOrientation & TransitioningTrained SpecialistsParental Involvement
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What Students WantConnection with other students with ASDs
Advocacy with instructorsInstructors who are educated about ASDsClearly organized assignments and syllabi
Clear communicationOrganizational support
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Before the pilot what we observed
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Share your experiences & questions:
This may be different based on whereyou live! Socio-economic background,ethnicity, Academic abilityPhysical abilityInterests, aspirations
Classroom access needs and more
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Share your experiences & questions:
Different foreachEnvironmentspecificAttitudinalbarriers?
Similarities?Physical barriers?Other barriers?
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Pilot Year2010 2011 (26 students)
Services Group (13 students)100% retentionMaintained a 3.0 GPA for three quarters
Passed 85% of attempted classes with a C- or better
Control Group (13 students)
61% retentionGPA dropped each quarter: 2.52; 2.44; 2.10Passed 67% of attempted classes with a C- or better
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2011 2012 (18 students)94% retention3.04 GPA
Passed 87% of attempted classes with a C- orbetter
2012 2013 (46 students)96% retention3.26 GPAPassed 86% of attempted classes with a C- or
better
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2013 2014Fall 2013 (76 students)96% retention3.24 GPAPassed 88% of attempted classes with a C- or
betterWinter 2014(64 students 1 grad, 8 retained- not in ASN, 3 dropped out)97% retention3.12 GPAPassed 79% of attempted classes with a C-
or better
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Our mission is to provide access services forautistic students that lead to successful
academic outcomes while providingeducational opportunities that increase self-
knowledge in the areas of executivefunctioning, self-regulation, social interaction,self-advocacy and career preparation; and to
actively promote a campus wide environmentof inclusion and understanding of students,
faculty and staff with neurological differences.
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Program Areas of Focus:1. Self-Advocacy
2. Executive Functioning3. Self Regulation4. Social Interaction
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Four components:1. Peer Mentoring
2. Instruction3. Parent Training & Support4. Faculty & Campus Training &
Support
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Structured around student-identifiedneedsStudent initiated check-ins with faculty
Standardized format ensures:skills acquisitionacademic progress monitoringprogram complianceease of record keeping
Marco-Polo Check-In weekly agreed-upon objective
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ASN students take a series of credit classes as a cohort, in
addition to classes for their chosen degree path. They aresimply students at the college who receive supports.
First YearSkills for Navigating College & CareerExecutive Functioning in the WorkplaceStress Management
Second Year Third YearCareer Exploration Interpersonal CommunicationsSelf-Advocacy Tech Writing & Soft Skills for Bus.Occupational Wellness Internship
Video Using Canvas to connect
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Parents need: Reassurance that their student is in good hands Training for how to best support their student Networking with other parents Focus on Interdependence, Collaborative Problem
Solving, Learned Optimism and Self-Efficacy
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Regular Faculty trainingIndividual communication with N.A.s Faculty section on program websiteConsultation with program manager
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Postsecondary Education and Employment AmongYouth With an Autism Spectrum Disorder:http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3362908/
Evaluating Cognitive Web Accessibility http://webaim.org/articles/evaluatingcognitive/
Autism Spectrum Navigators at Bellevue College
http://www.bellevuecollege.edu/autismspectrumnavigators/
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3362908/http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3362908/http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3362908/http://webaim.org/articles/evaluatingcognitive/http://webaim.org/articles/evaluatingcognitive/http://webaim.org/articles/evaluatingcognitive/http://www.bellevuecollege.edu/autismspectrumnavigators/http://www.bellevuecollege.edu/autismspectrumnavigators/http://www.bellevuecollege.edu/autismspectrumnavigators/http://www.bellevuecollege.edu/autismspectrumnavigators/http://www.bellevuecollege.edu/autismspectrumnavigators/http://webaim.org/articles/evaluatingcognitive/http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3362908/http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3362908/http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3362908/ -
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Susan Gjolmesli, Director,Disability Resource Center:[email protected]
425.564.2392
Sara Gardner, Program Manager,
Autism Spectrum Navigators:[email protected] 425.564.2172
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Website:
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Information & Referral Call Center:1-855-828-8476
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