In this edition of E-Speaks, hear perspectives from autistic young adults, parents, college professors and education professionals as they prepare to adapt to new post-secondary school and other activities this fall. Whether by adopting new safety protocols, creating reconfigured lesson plans to help students excel within new learning constructs or simply finding ways to adapt to surroundings on a college campus, learn ways to help make the fall semester as successful as possible for people on the spectrum.

In our own words: Back to school during the coronavirus pandemic

Going back to school during a global pandemic isn’t ideal for anyone, but for people with autism, it can be overwhelming. In this blog, you’ll hear from autistic adults attending various colleges, training courses and secondary education institutions as they prepare for the upcoming semester.

Five ways for professors can support students with autism across various learning modalities

As we approach an unprecedented fall semester on college campuses across the country due to the novel coronavirus, professors are actively planning for various learning modalities: in-person, virtual, outdoors, in configured classrooms, synchronous, asynchronous. Learn some of the best practices professors can use to help students with autism adapt to new ways of learning.

Back to work in a pandemic: Bin Feng, father of an autistic son, Vincent, shares his son’s experience

As a member of the FDNY Emergency Medical Service Training Academy, Vincent couldn’t wait to get back to work, even with the risks and restrictions surrounding COVID-19. Learn more about Vincent’s journey back to work here, through the words of his dad.

Thank you to our partners at T.J. Maxx

We are grateful for the kindness of our partners at T.J. Maxx! Sunday, August 23 through Sunday, September 5, T.J. Maxx customers will be asked to make a $1, $5 or $10 donation to Autism Speaks at check-out to benefit the autism community. Learn more here.