Post Secondary Resources

Autism Campus Prep is a free online course that supports choosing academic programs, getting involved on campus, and planning for healthy student life. The course was co-created by autistic students and graduates alongside The Sinneave Family Foundation in AIDE (Autism and/or Intellectual Disability Knowledge Exchange Network) Canada. 

Transitioning to Adulthood: Creating Your Village is an article in AIDE  (Autism and/or Intellectual Disability Knowledge Exchange Network) Canada written by Fakhri Shafai and co-written by Christina Devlin, an Autistic Community Partner with the AIDAN Lab. It explores relationships, support networks, and vocational planning as you move into adulthood.

Beyond High School: Self-Identity & Managing Life is an article in AIDE  (Autism and/or Intellectual Disability Knowledge Exchange Network) Canada that is written by Laura Beaune .It is a Toolkit on preparing for life after high school, including education, work, housing, and self-advocacy.

Launch Into Life! is an online course developed by Sinneave Foundation Family Foundation in AIDE Canada.  It is designed to help Autistic youth set goals and build life skills for adult independence.

Post-Secondary Programs for Autistic and Disabled Students is an article on AIDE Canada that is a directory of specialized or supported college/university programs across the country in different provinces and territories. 

“How to Find the Right College for Autistic Students,” published on July 24, 2024 by Marina Sarris on a US-based platform called SPARK. It offers guidance on selecting college programs that provide strong support and the right fit for autistic individuals.

Autism Specific College Support Programs (ASPs) and Independent Autism Support Programs(IASPs) are free databases of U.S. colleges and universities to find programs that may be a good fit for you or someone who you know in the autism community.