With new research indicating that 1 in 150 individuals are affected by autism, it’s increasingly important for higher education institutions to not only understand the latest research on Asperger syndrome -- a disorder on the autism spectrum -- but also to know the proper accommodations and support services for these students.

Give your students the proper support to succeed on campus!

In this 90-minute recorded audio conference, Rodney E. Pennamon and Louise Bedrossian explain how disability service providers, student affairs advisors, counselors, enrollment managers and other administrators on campus can best address the specific needs of students with AS, from coping with sensory sensitivity to overcoming communication difficulties.

The presenters define Asperger syndrome and share their experienced guidance to help you:

• Understand how students with AS see the world
• Provide students with a smooth transition to college life
• Interpret assessment results
• Capitalize on focused interests to help students choose majors and careers
• Determine and implement appropriate accommodations
• Link success strategies to student retention
• Coordinate campus and community resources
• Deal with issues beyond ADA/504-mandated accommodations