| Presentation Proposal - NACADA Annual Conference |
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Conference Year:
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2025
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Session #:
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(LEC)
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Title:
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A Rainbow of Possibilities: Advising Students on the Autism Spectrum |
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Lead Presenter:
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Nicole Blackwell |
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Date:
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October 29, 2025 Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am |
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Virtual 3 |
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Abstract:
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According to a 2023 Centers for Disease Control study, 1 in 36 children (2.8%) in the United States are now diagnosed with autism (Maenner et al., 2023). My son is one of the 1 in 36. So is my niece. When or if they go to college, they may work with Accessibility Services. However, Accessibility Services information is often protected data held internally within these offices, and little of this information is accessible to advisors. How, then, do we move forward to provide equitable services for our students regardless of where they fall on the allistic/autistic spectrum? I think a great place to start is to understand what autism is (and what it is not), and to hear from people on the autism spectrum on the best ways to help them succeed and thrive. |
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Handouts
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Note: Handouts (if offered for this session) are accessible via the conference app. |
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