Supporting students with autism requires intentional communication and strategies that promote independence and success. This session introduces practical approaches for fostering employment readiness and highlights the STRIVE Program, a post-secondary initiative at the University of Missouri. Participants will gain insight into balancing employment skills with essential soft skills and learn how to embed strength-based strategies into instructional models.
Striving for Tomorrow: Supporting Autistic Young Adults
This session explores practical, strength-based strategies for supporting autistic young adults in post-secondary education and beyond. Participants learn about the STRIVE Program at the University of Missouri and examine approaches that balance employment readiness, soft skills, and inclusive instructional design to promote independence and student success.
TOPICS
Campus Resources | Inclusive Teaching | Neurodiversity