Presenter(s)

• Kenzie Billeiter, Baylor University

Abstract

Students with ASD attend college at higher rates each year. Therefore, there is an increased need for university faculty and staff to accommodate their academic, social, behavioral, and emotional needs. School psychologists are routinely trained in assessment, consultation, behavior management, and counseling, which makes them well-suited to provide additional support to these transitioning students. Specifically, school psychologists could collaborate with the institution as well as the student and their family, help ensure equitable practices for diverse populations regarding college applications and accommodations, and advocate for the use of academic as well as mental and behavioral supports.