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7756 PREPARING STUDENTS WITH ASD FOR COLLEGE

Thursday, July 9, 2015: 1:15 PM-2:30 PM

Room Number: 201 (Colorado Convention Center)

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Preparing for college can be daunting; starting early, while in high school, is key. From finding volunteer and work opportunities to build your contacts and resume, to getting the right apps and learning about Internet safety are a few steps you may take as you head towards higher education. Transition Planning for College

For adolescents and their parents who may be affected by autism spectrum disorders.

Main Objectives:

Identify at least 3 supports you want as you prepare for college in high school.

Analyze your expertise and challenges as you prepare for college.

Create a self-advocacy plan you can implement early.

Additional Objectives:

Know your IEP.

Be familiar and start using academic apps.

Be aware of and take an Internet safety training class.

Explore and assess learning styles and preferences in order to know your job options.

Prepare a job portfolio to explore options.

Describe your self-advocacy strengths, support needs and skills for independence.

Find these supports on campus.

Learning Objectives:

Identify at least 3 supports you want as you prepare for college in high school.
Analyze your expertise and challenges as you prepare for college.
Create a self advocacy plan you can implement early.

Content Area: Transition Planning and Options for Adulthood

Presenters:

Joanne Healy, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Special Education
University of Alaska Fairbanks

Dr. Joanne Healy joined the UAF School of Education in 2008 to develop the Special Education Master’s degree and Special Education Certification. Dr. Healy has 21 years of teaching experience in the public schools and was the 2014 National Autism Society Volunteer of the Year.

Zachary E. Zaborny, B.S.
Self-Advocate
Self-Advocate

Zach Zaborny earned his bachelors in Mass Communications from Kansas State University. Born at 26 weeks and weighing only 1lbs 12oz, Zach spent the first six months of his life in the hospital. At 8 years of age, he was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome. He resides in Fargo, North Dakota.

Sarah B. Williams
Communications Coordinator
College Internship Program

Sarah Blackwelder Williams is the National Communications Coordinator for CIP. Sarah is passionate about helping young adults with Asperger’s and other learning differences achieve their goals and become productive members of society. She is a graduate of UC Berkeley and the parent of a young adult son with Asperger’s. She served as a founding partner of Miramar Events, a California event marketing and public relations firm.

Christine J. Ryan, Ph.D.
Program Director
CIP Amherst

Christine has over 18 years of experience working with college students developing, implementing and managing academic support programs to promote student growth and success. Christine’s past experience includes 10 years at Canisius College where she served as an Associate Dean and Director of the Student Advisement Center, and positions in the SUNY system at both the University at Buffalo and Buffalo State College where she worked as an academic advisor and program administrator.

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