Description
Thursday, February 27, 2025
2:00 – 3:30 pm ET
Better Understand Needs To Increase Engagement, Satisfaction & Retention
College students, in general, face unique challenges as they transition and matriculate through the higher education system. Autistic college students however face challenges that may often be overlooked or, at times, be “hidden” from those with minimal knowledge of Autism. Autistic college students report higher levels of depression, difficulty adjusting to life on campus, and anxiety than their neurotypical peers. Many Autistic students have reported feeling “misunderstood” by faculty and staff. Those who have experience attending a neuro-affirming campus have reported great ease of adjustment to the college setting with reduced levels of anxiety and depression.
Join our expert presenter on February 27, 2025 when he will help you better understand Level 1 Autism, sensory sensitivities and misconceptions about autistic college students, and neuro-affirming practices that decrease anxiety and fear.
Properly interpret behaviors, cues, and verbal and nonverbal communication as it relates to the mental health profile of a college student on the spectrum, so you can better help support and advocate for Autistic students on your campus. Increase their engagement, satisfaction and retention overall.
Topics Covered
Gain crucial, actionable takeaways that will help you:
- Expand your knowledge of neuro-affirming practices so you can better support the needs of students on the spectrum.
- Develop a heightened awareness of Level 1 Autism, including the struggles faced by Autistic college students, and common mental health symptoms that occur (and why they occur).
- Share information with Autistic college students that may prevent, alleviate or curtail heightened emotional distress on a college campus.
- Help Autistic college students on your campus overcome unique obstacles that can prevent them from engaging social and academically, as well as accomplishing their goals on your campus.
Presenter
Peyton Collins serves as the Director of Mental Health Services at the Kelly Autism Program at Western Kentucky University.
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Included When You Register
Invite your entire team for one low price!
- Live 90-minute online session with carefully selected expert(s)
- Access for your entire team for one low price
- Unlimited access to view webinar recording on demand (available after live event)
- Materials for your team (handouts, discussion questions, etc.)
- Certificate of completion for each participant
- Weekly newsletter – What's Working on Campus
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