Thousands of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) across the country graduate high school each year with the intention of continuing their education at a postsecondary institution. Many of these students are highly intelligent and have no academic deficits, yet they are unable to complete their postsecondary studies due to high levels of stress and anxiety caused by a characteristic lack of basic life and social skills which are required in this more independent environment. Research has shown that students who receive continued support in life and social skills are more successful in postsecondary education than students who receive no support. The proposed program will provide ongoing life skills and social skills training and mentorship for students with ASD so that they can continue to fuction in a highly dynamic and demanding environment.
