Sara Gardner, Autism Spectrum Navigators Program Director, Faculty

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1 Sara Gardner, Autism Spectrum Navigators Program Director, Faculty

2 Before the pilot what we observed

3 Pilot Year Services Group 2011(26 students) Group (13 students) 100% retention Maintained a 3.0 GPA for three quarters Passed 85% of attempted classes with a C- or better Comparison Group Group (13 students) 61% retention GPA dropped each quarter: 2.52; 2.44; 2.10 Passed 67% of attempted classes with a C- or better

4 (18 students) 94% retention 3.04 GPA Passed 87% of attempted classes with a C- or better (46 students) 96% retention 3.26 GPA Passed 86% of attempted classes with a C- or better

5 (70 students) 95% retention 3.16 GPA Passed 84% of attempted classes with a C- or better (90 students) 89% retention 3.09 GPA Passed 89% of attempted classes with a C- or better

6 Our mission is to provide access services for autistic students that lead to successful academic outcomeswhile providing educational opportunities that increase self-knowledge in the areas of executive functioning, self-regulation, social interaction, self-advocacy, and to actively promote a campuswide environment of inclusionand understandingof students, faculty and staff with neurological differences.

7 Medical Model Seeks to fix Sees disabled person as the problem Believes there is one correct or typical way of being Embraces cultural constraints Social Justice Model Seeks to empower Sees barriers to access as the problem Believes there are many acceptable ways of being Questions cultural constraints

8 The concept of diversity encompasses acceptanceand respect. It means understanding that each individual is, uniqueand recognizing our individual differences. It is the exploration of these differences in a safe, positive, and nurturing environment. It is about understanding each other and moving beyond simple tolerance to embracingand celebratingthe rich dimensions of diversitycontained within each individual. Copyright Autism Spectrum Navigators 2011 All Rights Reserved

9 Demographics Ages ranging from 16 through mid-40s All ethnicities All income levels All have medical documentation of ASD or related disability Academic Path From pre-college level English and Math through advanced Math & English classes Exploring, Certificates, Professional/Technical AA Degrees, Transfer AA Degrees and Baccalaureate Degrees

10 Bellevue College Students who: 1) Have a documented diagnosis of an Autism Spectrum Condition, including: High Functioning Autism Asperger Syndrome PDD-NOS Non-Verbal Learning Disability, and related disabilities 2) Assess into ENG 070 or above via the COMPASS 3) Agree to participate in all program components Copyright Autism Spectrum Navigators 2011 All Rights Reserved

11 Program Areas of Focus: 1. Self-Advocacy 2. Executive Functioning 3. Self Regulation 4. Social Interaction Copyright Autism Spectrum Navigators 2011 All Rights Reserved

12 Four components: 1. Cohort Career Prep Instruction 2. Peer Mentoring 3. Parent Training & Support 4. Faculty/Staff Training & Support

13 I feel like I can finally gain back what I lost. I can finally feel that desire again, that passion of a goal that was not set by a teacher, nor by a therapist or my parents, but by me and me alone. What is more is that I feel like I can reach that goal, as though it is right in front of me, waiting.

14 Structured around student-identified needs Student initiated check-ins with faculty Standardized format ensures: skills acquisition academic progress monitoring program compliance ease of record keeping Marco-Polo Check-In weekly agreed-upon objective Copyright Autism Spectrum Navigators 2011 All Rights Reserved

15 ASN students take a series of credit classes each quarter as a cohort, in addition to classes for their chosen degree path. In most cases, these classes count towards their degree. First Year Orientation prior to start of Fall Quarter Skills for Navigating College & Career (EF, SA, SI, SR) Executive Functioning in the Workplace Career Exploration Second Year Self-Advocacy Stress Management Occupational Wellness Third Year Interpersonal Communication Searching For & Finding Internships Internship

16 Parents need: Reassurance that their student is in good hands Training for how to best support their student Networking with other parents Focus on Interdependence, Collaborative Problem Solving, Learned Optimism and Self-Efficacy Copyright Autism Spectrum Navigators 2011 All Rights Reserved

17 Regular Faculty training Individual communication with N.A. s Faculty section on program website Consultation with program manager My son and I are having the best conversations about his strengths, weaknesses, skill learning, etc. -thanks to ASN!!! As he builds greater understanding of self, his self-esteem and sense of competence builds. Copyright Autism Spectrum Navigators 2011 All Rights Reserved

18 Main Phone: Web: Facebook: Information Meetings: 2 nd Monday of every month, January June 7 8 p.m., Room D106, BC Main Campus Deadline for Fall enrollment is July 1, 2016 Copyright Autism Spectrum Navigators 2011 All Rights Reserved