Connect: Autism Support Group
What is Connect:
College students strive to find affinity with themselves (identity), their peers (community),
and their University (academics). Connect was created to help foster these relationships
and address the unique experiences and challenges of SJSU students with Autism. Connect
provides a safe space and learning tools to support student success at SJSU and beyond.
Mission:
To support the development of academic achievement and personal success for SJSU students
with Autism. Creating a campus culture centered on awareness, acceptance, and support
through cross-campus collaboration and training.
Vision:
Through self expression, academic skill building, and community engagement SJSU students
with Autism will gain independence, self-awareness, and community.
Services are targeted to support the needs of students within a group setting while also providing the opportunity for students to independently apply the information and strategies learned:
*Connect services are free. Extracurricular activities/outtings are voluntary and expenses must be paid by the students.
How to join Connect:
Students who are interested in joining Connect must first register with the AEC. Once the AEC application and appropriate disability documentation have been submitted,
AEC will email the student (at the email address provided in the application) with
information about scheduling their “Intake Appointment.”
During the intake appointment the student and counselor fully engage in the interactive process and discuss eligibility, limitations, and reasonable and appropriate accommodations. This is also the opportunity for the student and counselor to discuss interest in Connect and determine if Connect is the appropriate resource to support the student needs.
Students may also reach out to the AEC to inquire general information about Connect before deciding to register with the AEC.
