Autism Spectrum: A Parent Primer for the College Years

Parents of students on the autism spectrum are already used to things being different. Whether their sons or daughters have trouble with social interaction or connecting with peers, organization or academics — adapting is a necessary part of parenting these often gifted, sometimes challenging individuals.

So why should the college search be any different? With 1 in 68 children diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) more high-functioning, academically achieving students are applying...