Autism Goes To College

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Episodes: 57

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Hear from neurodiverse students about how they are managing at college, charting their own paths, taking creative approaches, and making it work in the classroom and on campus.

Episode Date
EP 56: Dom Graduates from Bridgewater State! Grad School, Autism Advocacy & Campus Life Up Next
May 28, 2026
EP 55: Autism Goes to College x Uniquely Human with Dr. Barry Prizant
Apr 13, 2026
EP54: Quincy on Being an RA, Dorm Life, and Supporting Autistic Students After Navigating Freshman Year Himself
Mar 26, 2026
EP53: ABIGAIL HEARTS KENT STATE — Choosing a non-degree autism support program close to home
Feb 19, 2026
EPISODE 52: The Common App makes it easy. But should you apply to 15 colleges? (Common App + Autism College Advice)
Jan 22, 2026
EPISODE 51: At UC Davis, a full college experience for non-degree scholars
Dec 19, 2025
EPISODE 50: Dean's List x 2, While social life is "A work in progress"
Dec 02, 2025
EPISODE 49: It hits different on campus when autism is in the news
Oct 29, 2025
EPISODE 48: Working AND grad school? Two stars from the documentary discuss why they went back, what’s different, and time-management tips
Sep 26, 2025
EPISODE 47: It's Back to School...at UCLA for Peri
Aug 20, 2025
EPISODE 46: Jose explores certifications, the arts and campus life at Holyoke Community College - why starting with certificates at CC built momentum and confidence
Jun 19, 2025
EPISODE 45: Tony graduates with an Econ degree from St. Mary's College - office-hours approach, DRC coordination, and a calmer finals routine
May 30, 2025
EPISODE 44: LIVE FROM UCLA! With special guests from the Bruin Neurodiversity Collective - peer groups, DRC teamwork, and building community on a big campus
May 01, 2025
EPISODE 43: She graduated with a BA + an autism diagnosis - what changed after getting support and naming what she needed
Mar 20, 2025
EPISODE 42: What professors need to know - student voices on small classroom changes that really help
Feb 27, 2025
EPISODE 41: At Bridgewater State, Dom Brings It - from probation to passing by locking steady habits and professor check-ins
Jan 23, 2025
EPISODE 40: What happens after high school? Start that conversation early - documentation, campus contacts, and simple routines to practice now
Dec 19, 2024
EPISODE 39: Embracing an academic pivot, River is loving their Wesleyan experience - adjusting course load, study spaces, and rest to beat burnout
Nov 21, 2024
EPISODE 38: Yes. There's an autistic therapist in this college counseling office - what campus counseling looks like and how students make it useful
Oct 17, 2024
EPISODE 37: For Sam, the best answer is online learning - how structure and planned social time made online work for him
Sep 18, 2024
EPISODE 36: Lindsey Heads Back to School at Appalachian State - Dean’s-list year, accommodations (single room), office hours, clubs—and finding fit
Aug 15, 2024
EPISODE 35: The Food Issue(s) - Navigating dining halls and sensory needs: timing, spaces, and dorm-stocking tips
May 23, 2024
EPISODE 34: For students, by students. At UCLA, Ryan is building the Bruin Neurodiversity Collective - from overload to community—embracing identity and starting a student group
Apr 25, 2024
EPISODE 33: When your ableist professor doesn't get you - plus managing dyscalculia, roommates —what helped and what she learned
Mar 20, 2024
EPISODE 32: Bryson's taking his talents to CTC - how Career Training Centers build skills, community, and a path to college/work
Feb 22, 2024
EPISODE 31: Accommodations are available. Just ask - why setting them up from day one is easier than retrofitting
Jan 18, 2024
EPISODE 30: First semester, take a lighter load - pacing early to avoid burnout and build momentum
Dec 20, 2023
EPISODE 29: FTW! New study reveals how autistic college students define success - how students describe progress beyond grades
Nov 22, 2023
EPISODE 28: Going for his degree in Canada - navigating fit and support in a different system
Oct 26, 2023
EPISODE 27: Your professors are learning more about students on the spectrum - changes in teaching that students actually felt
Sep 19, 2023
EPISODE 26: Back to School with a 5th Year Senior - finishing strong by adjusting load and expectations
Aug 24, 2023
EPISODE 25: What kind of supports should you seek? Accommodations? An OT? Both? - how services can compliment each other in practice
May 25, 2023
EPISODE 24: Tony has landed. He's happy at St. Mary's - what finally worked: steady routines and campus support
Apr 20, 2023
EPISODE 23: Academics, community + the deciding factor: A college aligned with my intentions - choosing fit over prestige and why it paid off
Mar 23, 2023
EPISODE 22: DUAL DIAGNOSIS On the spectrum, and deaf, Taylor, 22, leans in to college - access, advocacy, and day-to-day tools that helped
Feb 16, 2023
EPISODE 21: My part time job prepared me for college - executive-function habits from work that transferred to classes
Jan 24, 2023
EPISODE 20: A PhD student on the spectrum studying neurodivergent young adults' varied paths to success - lessons for undergrads from lived research
Dec 22, 2022
EPISODE 19: NEW for 2022-23 Choosing the right college - researching programs and comparing campus support
Nov 22, 2022
EPISODE 18: Getting in - applications, advocacy, and managing senior-year stress
Oct 20, 2022
EPISODE 17: Behind the scenes with first nonspeaking UC Berkeley grad - communication access, allies, and persistence
Sep 22, 2022
EPISODE 16: Sophomore Year 101 - course-load tweaks, study spaces, and social routines that stuck
Aug 19, 2022
EPISODE 15: Remember Tony? He transferred. Hear all about it - how the transfer path became a needed reset
May 31, 2022
EPISODE 14: Grad school + community advocacy - balancing academics with speaking up for change
Apr 20, 2022
EPISODE 13: Using campus career services to jumpstart the job search - what to ask for and how to use the center effectively
Mar 16, 2022
EPISODE 12: Freshman year, 2,719 Miles from home. All is well - building support far from home and settling into routines
Feb 17, 2022
EPISODE 11: Coaching from the sidelines - parent support that helps without over-scaffolding
Jan 19, 2022
EPISODE 10: Plan B was better - pivoting schools/majors and finding a better fit
Dec 16, 2021
EPISODE 9: When professors are helpful, it really helps - office hours, learning styles, and outreach that worked
Nov 18, 2021
EPISODE 8: Freshman report, so far, so good - early wins from simple structure and clear expectations
Oct 21, 2021
EPISODE 7: Inclusive College Opportunities - what these programs offer and who tends to benefit
Sep 16, 2021
EPISODE 6: Choosing the Right College - a student's decision process: support, size, and campus vibe (with Eric Endlich)
Aug 19, 2021
EPISODE 5: This is Hard - recognizing overload and resetting the plan without quitting
Jun 17, 2021
EPISODE 4 Slow and steady towards her 4-year degree - small weekly habits that add up over time
May 18, 2021
EPISODE 3 Facing Challenges and Studying Abroad - planning for sensory/EF hurdles away from home
Apr 29, 2021
EPISODE 2 College during COVID - adapting routines and communication while campus life was distrupted
Apr 15, 2021
EPISODE 1 From Community College to Cal State Long Beach - why starting at CC built confidence and momentum
Apr 01, 2021
Autism Goes to College - Trailer
Mar 26, 2021