Autism Spectrum Disorder: Lecture Halls

Autism Dept: Going to college or university is a big step for any young adult, let alone someone with autism, according to The Star. Most campuses are ill-prepared to serve this new population of often bright, but socially impaired students and maze-like campuses, 500-seat lecture halls and life in residence. Hormones and parties. Alcohol and drugs. Sex. Last year, more than 800 students with autism spectrum disorder ASD registered for support at Ontario colleges and universities a number expected to grow as more children are diagnosed and treated earlier. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.