Autism Rates Are Rising…and Most Colleges and Universities Are Not Ready

Six Things You Should Know About Autism by Aurora University

In the United States, 1 in 54 people are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Students with autism in grades k-12 are protected under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, or IDEA, and provided with an IEP, or Individualized Education Program. However, at the collegiate level, students are no longer afforded an IEP. This, in turn, creates new and…