Presented by Maryann Gill, Psy.D. and Maria Zdroik, LDTC Spring 2015

Colleges included: * Centenary College * County College of Morris * Fairleigh Dickinson University * Montclair State University * Rutgers University * The College of New Jersey

Small suburban campus

Student Support Program Name: Project Able Criteria: Learning Disability, Autism, Psychiatric Disability Description: 1 hour per week with Learning Support Specialist Individualized learning strategies Academic monitoring Summer Program- Step Ahead (4 week summer program prior to freshman year. Live on campus during the week, earn credits, and become comfortable with the campus. Fees: Project Able : $1260 per semester Step Ahead: $2550 for the summer Contact info:

Small suburban campus

Program Name: Disability Service Office Criteria: Psychological disability, physical disability, chronic medical condition, ADD, Sensory Disability, Learning Disability Description: Accommodations may include any or all of the following based on the needs of the student: Extended time for testing Alternative to print materials Use of technology to assist with note-taking Adaptive technology Strategies tutoring Fees: none Contact info: Student Support

Medium suburban campus

Student Support Program Name: COMPASS—A Community Promoting Academic and Social Success (for students with Asperger’s Syndrome) Criteria: Autism Spectrum diagnosis; motivated; ability to live in semi- independent setting Description: Weekly services during fall and spring semesters: Two hours of individualized, hands-on academic support One hour of individual counseling One group therapy session Opportunity to participate in Peer Mentoring Program Time frame: Program services offered the first 2 years of college Fees: $6,376/academic year Website: psychological-services/compass-aspergers-program/ psychological-services/compass-aspergers-program

Medium suburban campus

Student Support Program Name: Transitions Criteria: Autism Spectrum diagnosis Description: Weekly group meetings facilitated by professionals Academic support through the University Disability Resource Center Summer “reunion” Program services offered for all years of attendance Fees: None Website: montclair.edu/drcmontclair.edu/drc

Large urban campus

Student Support Program name: College Support Program(CSP) for Students on the Autism Spectrum Criteria: Autism Spectrum diagnosis Description: Weekly meetings with program coordinator Assistance with identification of goals to address academic, organizational, social and life skills Trained peer mentors who meet with student a minimum of once peer week Typically 2 CSP social events per month Periodic parent sessions

Student Support (cont’d.) Referrals/follow-up with academic and support services Referrals for individual psychotherapy when requested by student Services available during the school year Program services offered for all years of attendance Fees: $3500/semester Website: spectrum-college-support-program spectrum-college-support-program

Medium suburban campus

Student Support Program Name: Career & Community Studies Criteria: years old with an intellectual disability or autism who have adaptive behavior limitations. Description: college-based program to prepare students for adult life through academics, career discovery and education and peer socialization. (Non degree program) Fee: $10,907 tuition per semester (does not include housing) Contact: