Abigail is in her second semester at Kent State University, and she’s thriving. She chose Kent State’s non-degree program for students with autism after comparing several autism support programs and deciding this campus offered the right mix of courses, dorm life, activities, and being close enough to home for weekend support.

In this episode, Abigail shares what took adjusting during her first semester, what’s working now (classes, routines, and campus life), and how she’s thinking about the two-year vs. four-year path. A warm, practical student story about transitioning to college on the spectrum and building a setup that fits.

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Myles has already been accepted to 10 colleges—and as an autistic student, having real options feels both exciting and overwhelming.

A drummer who plans to major in Music or Art History, Myles cast a wide net across the country, looking for schools with strong programs in his interests and meaningful supports for students on the autism spectrum.

His list includes:

• Trinity University (San Antonio, TX)
• University of Puget Sound (Tacoma, WA)
• Loyola University Chicago (Chicago, IL)
• Marquette University (Milwaukee, WI)
• Whitman College (Walla Walla, WA)
• Wheaton College (Massachusetts)
• Drexel University (Philadelphia, PA)
  …and more.

But now comes the hard part: choosing. Myles lives in Los Angeles and has realized he’s not thrilled about the idea of a long, cold winter—plus there are a dozen other factors that matter when you’re picking a school that truly fits.

In this episode of Autism Goes to College, Myles breaks down:
✅ How he built his college list (and what he prioritized)
✅ What “support” actually means when you’re comparing schools
✅ How he’ll make the final decision once all offers are in
✅ What he’d do differently if he could start over

If you’re an autistic student (or a parent) navigating college admissions, this conversation is a practical look at what it’s really like to weigh multiple acceptances and find the right next step.

Listen now and tell us in the comments: What matters most to you when choosing a college—program strength, location, supports, campus vibe, or something else?

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Blake and Ishaan are loving life on campus, taking classes and working at internship jobs.

Both are part of the UCDavis Redwood SEED Scholar program, which supports California students (ages 18-23) on the spectrum (and with other learning differences) who want a full college experience. For Blake, now a third-year student, that includes the program's foundational classes in math and language arts, plus a choice of classes from all that's offered across UCDavis. One of his faves so far: a quarter spent learning about the geology of national parks. Plus, Blake has two very different internships- take a listen to hear more. Ishaan also feels the program is a perfect match for him. Now in his second year, Ishaan enjoyed dorm life from the start. He is super involved with his internship supporting the volleyball teams. Academically, Ishaan has chosen a mix of classes and appreciates the peer mentors and tutors. These guys can't say enough great things about the whole experience- take a listen to hear more!

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