College Consultation
There’s no one right way to do life after high school. Autistic teens have variable degrees of readiness for post-secondary education. Luckily there are a great variety of post-secondary programs to choose from. We can help you determine your teen’s strengths and needs to make decisions as a family. We can also help you prepare your teen for the educational, executive functioning, and social challenges that lie ahead
AANE is thrilled to partner with Dr. Jane Thierfeld Brown to offer college consultations for your teen and family. Autistic students often have unique needs for support in areas that colleges are not mandated to provide. In-depth understanding of a student’s strengths and challenges and an institution’s ability to support them is essential in facilitating a successful experience.
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Schedule a call to speak with a member of AANE’s staff, or fill out a form to be contacted by email.
As a long-time member of state and national professional organizations, Jane has links to colleges and programs throughout the country. She will help you locate an appropriate college setting by supporting students and families through the application and admission process:
- Assessing services and accommodations needed by the student and determining a college’s ability to provide needed services
- Serving as a liaison with the Disability Services office
- Reviewing student’s past and current documentation
- Critiquing college essays
- Assisting with application process
Fees
College consultation with Dr. Jane Thierfeld Brown is a fee-based service:
- $225 for a one hour session
- $300 for two additional sessions after the initial one hour session
- $625 for three separate one hour sessions
Meet Dr. Jane Thierfeld Brown
Jane Thierfeld Brown is Assistant Clinical Professor at Yale Child Study, Yale Medical School and Director of College Autism Spectrum. She has worked in Disability Services for 35 years. She holds an Ed.D from Columbia University, Teachers College. Dr. Brown consults with many families, students, school districts and institutions of higher education.
Dr. Brown has appeared on Good Morning America, CBS News and NPR. She has co- authored ” Student with Asperger’s: A Guide for College Professionals,” (2009) “The Parent’s Guide to College for Students on the Autism Spectrum,” (2012) and “Behavior Management and Self-Regulation,” (2012) along with many textbook chapters and articles. Dr. Brown is married and has three children, the youngest being a 23 year old son with Autism.
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