Strategies & Support ADVISING STUDENTS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER 2014 NACADA ANNUAL CONFERENCE TARA DILLON, MEAGAN HAGERTY, HEATHER KAASA
Let’s start with a story…
Why Talk About ASD? Increase in diagnosis of ASD Increase # seeking advising/counseling Collaborative support across campus
DSM : Autism Spectrum Disorder
Characteristics Restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior or interests Challenges with social communication and interaction
“LOVE IS IN THE AIR… Wrong. Nitrogen, oxygen, argon, and carbon dioxide are in the air.”
Executive Functioning
Strategies- Interests/Behaviors Structure Self-awareness
Strategies-Social Assumptions Expectations Behaviors and Language Referrals
Strategies-EF Break it down Visual aids Ask!
STRENGTHS! “I am at my best when…”
Strategies Articulating characteristics as strengths Disclosure
Discussion One change you could make today
Takeaways Make the covert overt Consider the impact I am at my best when…