The purpose of this survey is to identify colleges, universities, and technical schools that may be particularly suitable for students on the autistic spectrum--including autism, Asperger's Syndrome, PPD, and related issues.  The information provided will be used initially for an article in preparation for Autism-Asperger's Digest and may be used for directory subsequently.

Individuals on the autistic spectrum vary considerably in their areas of challenge.  Problems that are frequently encountered are poor interpersonal and social skills, a focus on selected areas of interest to the exclusion of other areas, and difficulty in organization.  Some individuals may also experience extreme sensitivity to certain stimuli such as noise and light, difficulty in focusing on themes and "the big picture," difficulty in oral or written expression, poor handwriting, attentional problems similar to ADD, vulnerability to exhaustion, impaired spatial perception, and a lack of understanding of abstract ideas and non-verbal communication.

There are numerous questions below.  Please feel free to answer only those you consider relevant for your institution.

Institution (school): 

Your name and title: 

Your e-mail address: 

Institutional web site address:  

Student special services office web site, if any: 

If your office, or some other campus office, is willing to discuss services available for students prior to their admission, please provide appropriate contact information:

Does anyone in your office have experience working with students on the autistic spectrum?   Yes No

If not, would anyone in your office feel comfortable working with students on the autistic spectrum? Yes No

Please describe any specific services that you offer:

Aside from the services you offer, are there any characteristics of your institution that you think would be especially suitable for someone on the autistic spectrum?  If so, please describe:

Are there any characteristics of your institution that may pose more challenges to students on the autistic spectrum than they might experience at most other institutions?  If so, please describe:

Additional comments, if any:

Thank you very much for your participation!