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My son has 2 learning disabilities and has Autism, ADHD and generalized anxiety

August 8
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College accommodations for autism in New York are coordinated through individual campus Office of Disability Services. Legally mandated supports under the ADA and Section 504 include testing modifications, assistive technology, and housing adjustments. Specialized transition and neurodiversity support programs across New York offer enhanced peer mentoring and executive function coaching.Watch this video to understand how college accessibility offices collaborate with neurodivergent students:1mCollege Accommodations for Neurodivergent Students ..

Common Academic AccommodationsTesting modifications: Extended time, low-distraction or private testing rooms, and scheduled rest breaks.Classroom tools: Permission to digitally record lectures, designated note-takers, or assistive software.Communication & Attendance: Flexible attendance or deadline modifications evaluated on a case-by-case basis.Priority registration: Early course enrollment to establish a manageable daily schedule

.Housing and Campus Environment AccommodationsDorm adjustments: Single-occupancy dorm rooms to reduce sensory or social overload.Sensory spaces: Specialized low-sensory environments on select campuses, such as designated quiet lounges or sensory rooms at NYU Bobst Library.Environmental controls: Room temperature or adjustable lighting modifications where facilities permit

.Specialized Support Programs in New YorkCUNY campuses: Provide foundational support through individual campus accessibility centers alongside specialized initiatives like the Melissa Riggio Higher Education Program.Private universities: Institutions like NYU feature dedicated resources such as the Connections Program for Global Students with Autism.Statewide systems: SUNY Disability Services Offices coordinate reasonable adjustments and connect students with adult vocational agencies like ACCES-VR.How to Apply for ServicesDirect contact: Students must self-disclose and apply directly to the college's accessibility office (IEPs or 504 plans from high school do not automatically transfer).Documentation: Provide current diagnostic evaluation paperwork outlining functional limitations.Intake meeting: Complete an interactive intake interview to map out required adjustments before classes begin.

August 8
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Navigating college accommodations can feel overwhelming, but asking the right questions upfront makes a huge difference. Here's a solid list to get started with the college's disability services office:

About Support Services
- What accommodations are available for students with autism and learning disabilities?
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Navigating college accommodations can feel overwhelming, but asking the right questions upfront makes a huge difference. Here's a solid list to get started with the college's disability services office:

About Support Services:
- What accommodations are available for students with autism and learning disabilities?
- Is there a dedicated disability services coordinator your son can meet with regularly?
- Are there tutoring or academic coaching services available?

About the Process:
- What documentation is needed to qualify for accommodations?
- How far in advance should accommodations be requested each semester?
- How are accommodations communicated to professors?

About Campus Life:
- Are there quiet or low-sensory spaces on campus?
- Are there social groups or clubs for neurodivergent students?
- What mental health support is available on campus?

About Housing:
- Are there low-stimulation housing options available?
- Can roommate preferences be accommodated? One thing worth knowing — in college, the responsibility for requesting accommodations shifts from the parent to the student. Helping your son practice self-advocacy before he starts will set him up for success.

A MyAutismTeam member shared that hiring an advocate made a real difference in securing the right support for their child. A similar professional could help navigate college disability services too.

August 8
A MyAutismTeam Member

Only if he wants you to.

August 11
A MyAutismTeam Member

Thank you, my friend🙂

August 8
A MyAutismTeam Member

I don't see why you couldn't! :)

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