Autism is referred to as a spectrum because it’s different for every autistic individual. Here at Â鶹ֱ²¥, we strive to respect and support every student based on their unique needs. All members of our collegiate campus are an integral part of our community and are an essential piece of the Â鶹ֱ²¥ Knight family.
Students and staff assisted in naming our autism program, Spectrum of Knights, to embrace the difference of each individual on the spectrum and to further promote our campus and individual identity as proud Â鶹ֱ²¥ Knights.
No, you don’t have to have a medical diagnosis or documentation. However, you do need to identify as autistic, or neurodivergent, in order to be a member of Spectrum of Knights. Individual’s eligibility to participate in the program will be determined through an online application and interview with the Autism Coordinator.
In order to receive ADA Classroom or Campus Accommodations, you will need to complete the Personalized Learning Center’s separate process which includes submitting documentation of diagnosis and accommodation history.
Â鶹ֱ²¥ greatly values the role that parents and families play in supporting students and recognizes that families of autistic individuals have been closely involved in planning their student’s educational goals and experiences for many years. We also value the development of student’s self-advocacy and the Spectrum of Knights works diligently to support students in the growth of these skills.
Program participants can sign the Personalized Learning Center’s Consent to Obtain/Release Information Form which allows us to communicate with families on the student’s behalf. Even with this form signed, we will only discuss information with parents in the presence of the student. Spectrum of Knights students understand that if they miss consecutive program requirements, or if staff is concerned about their safety, their parents/guardians may be contacted.
We believe that living on campus is a wonderful developmental opportunity for all students and helps to promote socialization and independence. However, if students meet the stated Â鶹ֱ²¥ Housing Policy exemption they will not be required to live on campus as part of the Spectrum of Knights program.
Students in the program will have the option to live with another program participant, or they can live with a different roommate anywhere on campus. Housing accommodations may also be available through the Personalized Learning Center’s Accommodation Request process.
We believe it is a student’s right to disclose program participation and/or disability on campus and in the world. Therefore, the Spectrum of Knights will not communicate your program membership or diagnosis with anyone outside of a need-to-know basis.
However, Spectrum of Knights encourages student’s self-advocacy and believe that in some instances disclosure of identity can be very beneficial in personal and professional relationship building. The Autism Coordinator will act as a listening ear and support system to students as they navigate the collegiate environment and what self-advocacy means to each individual participant.© 2024 Â鶹ֱ²¥
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