学生残疾服务

• PREP: Early move-in program for incoming freshman & 转学

  • PREP (Providing 资源 for Educational Progress) is a transition program for students receiving accommodations through the SMC 残疾人服务 office and who may benefit from extra support when starting school. 
  • The Fall 2024 program will be a 2-day program starting Tuesday 8/20 and allows students to move in early to get settled before the general student population moves in.  在2天内, 学生将参加演讲, 说明会, and fun social activities to help get acclimated to SMC.  Space is limited to 20 students and the cost to participate in the program will be determined by 4月 2024. Interested incoming students for Fall 2024 can contact sds@dektinary.com 了解更多信息.

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    一位前预科学生的反馈:On my first day on campus I was scared, nervous, and unprepared to move away from home. I was quiet and didn’t talk to many of the students in the program. My parents thought it would be an excellent way to transition into college but I was very unsure of the process. As a student in the program, I tried to absorb everything I was learning. My first semester came and I felt completely prepared and supported. From the first conversation with the SDS PREP team, I found my people who would become my family and the biggest support system on campus. I owe a great deal of my success and growth to the SDS department."

The 连接程序 is designed to support neurodiverse students, with a concentration on students who are on the autism spectrum, 与校园保持联系. 

• All students who disclose they are on the autism spectrum are automatically qualified to participate and will receive information from the office to invite them to participate in programming
  • Students will have the opportunity to meet weekly with a one-on-one coach for support in executive functioning and support in identifying due dates and resources
  • Students can opt in to the Social Connect group, to participate in weekly social gatherings
  • Students can be placed in on-campus paid internships to start gaining work experience. 

There is no fee to participate in the program offerings.  有兴趣的同学可联络 sds@dektinary.com 了解更多信息.

额外的资源

• ASD家长资源组
  • 2021年9月开始, SDS invites parents of current SMC neurodiverse students to join our monthly resource group meetings to share resources and conversation.  联系 sds@dektinary.com 要添加到邀请列表中.
• Additional resources that college students on the autism spectrum & 他们的家人可能想要探索 
  • T第一自闭症与创新中心, through Vanderbilt University but resources and advocacy available to students from any college
  • 大学自闭症网络: CAN is a national nonprofit organization linking varied stakeholders engaged in evidence-based efforts to improve access, 经历, and outcomes for college students with autism.
  • 自闭症患者上大学: A website and podcast series with tips for neurodiverse students attending college. Bonus: A current SMC student is highlighted in the podcase series!