The CAP program at GWC aims to be an affirming advocate for our students, to meet them where they are at in their journey, and to help them meet their academic goals. CAP also aims to educate GWC faculty and staff about our Autistic community. We are here for you just as much as we are here for our students; the work we do with faculty and staff promotes their ability to support our Autistic students, and the work we do with our Autistic students promotes their ability to interact with faculty and staff.
Every Friday from 12-1 I will be available for questions. Please feel free to drop by DSPS, or set up a zoom or in person meeting. Not only do I love getting to know you all, it is very helpful to me as the Autistic student counselor to learn your curriculum and classroom styles. If Fridays do not work for you, please reach out to me and we can find other ways to connect.
I will also be hosting trainings in collaboration with CIL on how to connect with our neurodivergent population. For those of you who prefer to learn on your own, I have included a list of books and resources below. When searching for knowledge it is important to listen to those who have lived experience, not just the doctors that study them.
If you would like a quick-form media option, @neuro_divers on Instagram is a great content creator who explains Autistic characteristics, strengths, and struggles.
If you do not have an official diagnosis, High School IEP, or 504 plan, and you are questioning if you have Autistic characteristics, the link below provides a test for characteristics of Autism; while not an official diagnostic instrument on it's own, the results can help facilitate a conversation with your doctor about a potential diagnosis.
www.autistichub.com/raads-r-test-online/
