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7418 Is College for Me? [CRC Session]

Thursday, July 24, 2014: 1:00 PM-2:15 PM

206 (Indiana Convention Center)

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This post-secondary panel will address preparing for and research to consider as a family proceeds into the college environment. It will include people with autism as well as two college service providers (Ball State; Marshall University) and solid research that focuses on enhancing outcomes.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify a minimum of four potential barriers students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) face in the transition to college and seven sources of anxiety for college students with autism or those who are transitioning from high school to college.
• Describe differences in legislation and student responsibilities in the K-12 school system and the college environment. Participants will apply information such as strategies and necessary supports for students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in higher education so that they can create steps for transition.
• Participants will be able to asses if the college or university that they are considering provides the types of supports identified by the Benchmarks assessment tool. Discover how to best support a new college student on the autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as a parent, family member, educator, mentor or friend so he or she is happy, thriving, and able to be independent as an adult.

Content Area: Education

Presenters:

Lorna C. Timmerman, M.A., Ed.
Instructor
Ball State University

Lorna Timmerman is currently working on her doctoral degree at Ball State University. Her dissertation explores how varying levels of self-determination of incoming college students affect success among students with disabilities. Other research interests include the use of accommodations for enhancing success for college students with disabilities.

Dena Gassner, Ph.D., student
Director Center for Understanding
Dena Gassner

Dena is the Director of the Center for Understanding, providing training and information worldwide. Boards for the Arc US, GRASP and the Autism Society benefit from her unique expertise. Wife, mother and non-traditional Ph.D. student at Adelphi University, she's living an authentic life including--not separate from--her own autistic identity.

Rebecca Hansen, Ed.D.
College Program Coordinator
WV ATC

Rebecca Hansen, Ed.D., is the Program Coordinator for The West Virginia Autism Training Center’s College Program for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder at Marshall University. Dr. Hansen’s dissertation research focused on understanding employment preparedness needs for college students with Asperger’s Disorder. Her area of emphasis is in student affairs issues within higher education, with specific interest in issues related to access and comprehensive supports for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Dr. Hansen holds an undergraduate degree in Biology and a master’s degree in Student Affairs Counseling. She has provided individualized and person-centered supports for students with ASD at Marshall University for over ten years.

Jackie Clark, M.A.T.
Assistant Coordinator, College Program
West Virginia Autism Training Center

Jackie Clark is the Assistant Coordinator for The College Program at Marshall University. Ms. Clark holds an undergraduate degree in History, and a master’s degree in Teaching. She is also a doctoral student with research focusing on students with ASD as they transitions into and out of college.

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