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Episode Synopsis
Read the transcript at https://KesslerFoundation.org/sites/default/files/2025-06/Facets%20Spring%202025%20Audio%20Newsletter%20TRANSCRIPT-2.pdf
Discover how the right preparation and support can transform the college experience for students on the autism spectrum in this insightful episode featuring Helen M. Genova, PhD, associate director of the Center for Autism Research at Kessler Foundation. She shares expert guidance on leveraging campus resources like disability services, building confidence through campus familiarity, and establishing daily routines that foster independence. The episode also explores the delicate balance parents must strike between offering support and encouraging autonomy.
Listeners will gain practical strategies for navigating the transition to higher education, including insights on scholarships, support programs, and the potential benefits of taking a gap year. Groundbreaking research from Kessler Foundation is also highlighted, offering a deeper understanding of how to support students on the autism spectrum during this critical life stage. Whether you're a student, parent, or educator, this episode delivers actionable advice for a successful college journey.
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Articles timestamp
00:00 - Welcome Message
00:27 - The college issue - quote from Helen Genova, PhD
00:58 - Ready for the future
03:35 - 3 Tips to ease into college
03:46 - Packing up, settling in
04:18 - Letting go, staying connected
05:57 - A spectrum of financial support
06:34 - Putting college on hold?
07:36 - Finding the right fit
08:25 - Episode Wrap-Up
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Newsletter website links:
Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. Disability Scholarship, https://buckfirelaw.com/scholarships/disability
Kerry Magro Making a Difference for Autism Scholarship Program, https://kfmmakingadifference.org
Organization for Autism Research, https://researchautism.org
American Association on Health & Disability Frederick J. Krause
Scholarship, https://aahd.us
National Center for Learning Disabilities, https://ncld.org
Our research develops interventions focusing on the critical adolescence-to-adult transition, https://KesslerFoundation.org/autism-research
Have a question? Contact the Center for Autism Research at AutismResearch@
KesslerFoundation.org
To learn more and enroll in our studies, go to https://KesslerFoundation.org/research/studies/autism
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Missed a summary, check out our Facets archives, https://KesslerFoundation.org/publication-archives#block-kessler-views-block-autism-research-newsletter-block-1
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This podcast was recorded in May 2025 and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
Discover how the right preparation and support can transform the college experience for students on the autism spectrum in this insightful episode featuring Helen M. Genova, PhD, associate director of the Center for Autism Research at Kessler Foundation. She shares expert guidance on leveraging campus resources like disability services, building confidence through campus familiarity, and establishing daily routines that foster independence. The episode also explores the delicate balance parents must strike between offering support and encouraging autonomy.
Listeners will gain practical strategies for navigating the transition to higher education, including insights on scholarships, support programs, and the potential benefits of taking a gap year. Groundbreaking research from Kessler Foundation is also highlighted, offering a deeper understanding of how to support students on the autism spectrum during this critical life stage. Whether you're a student, parent, or educator, this episode delivers actionable advice for a successful college journey.
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Articles timestamp
00:00 - Welcome Message
00:27 - The college issue - quote from Helen Genova, PhD
00:58 - Ready for the future
03:35 - 3 Tips to ease into college
03:46 - Packing up, settling in
04:18 - Letting go, staying connected
05:57 - A spectrum of financial support
06:34 - Putting college on hold?
07:36 - Finding the right fit
08:25 - Episode Wrap-Up
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Newsletter website links:
Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. Disability Scholarship, https://buckfirelaw.com/scholarships/disability
Kerry Magro Making a Difference for Autism Scholarship Program, https://kfmmakingadifference.org
Organization for Autism Research, https://researchautism.org
American Association on Health & Disability Frederick J. Krause
Scholarship, https://aahd.us
National Center for Learning Disabilities, https://ncld.org
Our research develops interventions focusing on the critical adolescence-to-adult transition, https://KesslerFoundation.org/autism-research
Have a question? Contact the Center for Autism Research at AutismResearch@
KesslerFoundation.org
To learn more and enroll in our studies, go to https://KesslerFoundation.org/research/studies/autism
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Read this issue at ????
Missed a summary, check out our Facets archives, https://KesslerFoundation.org/publication-archives#block-kessler-views-block-autism-research-newsletter-block-1
=========================================================
Kessler Foundation uses AI voices and narrators to make our media as accessible as possible. These tools help us ensure that individuals with visual or cognitive impairments are not prevented from accessing the materials that Kessler Foundation uses to change the lives of people with disabilities.
These automated voices may not correctly capture intonation or pronunciation that may be clearer in the accompanying text. If you encounter any issues related to Kessler Foundation's use of AI narrators in our multimedia content, please reach out to [email protected]
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Tuned in to our podcast series lately? Join our listeners in 90 countries who enjoy learning about the work of Kessler Foundation. Be sure and subscribe to our SoundCloud channel “KesslerFoundation” for more research updates.
Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, SoundCloud, or wherever you get your podcasts.
This podcast was recorded in May 2025 and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
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