Some students are not ready to attend college without significant support. The programs listed below offer more support for those students who are not ready to attend traditional programs but who are able to do college level academics. Some of the colleges listed below are specifically for students with learning differences, while some colleges have intensive programs within a traditional school. Most offer residential assistance and academic support integrated into the college experience.
Beacon College
College Specifically for learning differences
ASD. ADHD, LDs
Link to Program
Landmark College
ASD, LD, ADHD
College specifically for learning differences
Link to Program
Mitchell College – Connecticut
Thames Academy – Transitional Residential Program
ASD, ADHD, LD
Link to Program
Defiance College – Ohio
Affinity Program
ASD
(We have included the Affinity program in the comprehensive category because they offer a supervised residential living. The Affinity program is also listed in the structured support category. )
Link to Program
Curry College
Program for Advancement of Learning – PAL
Language Based Learning Disorders, ADHD
Fee Based
(While PAL students are integrated into the mainstream, they make up 20% of the college population. We have placed the PAL program both in our comprehensive category and our structured support category.)
Link to Program
These programs offer comprehensive support and can include support for higher education. These programs are not part of specific colleges or universities.
AHEADD – CA, FL, MA, MD, ME, NY, OH, PA, VA/DC, National wide virtual
This program complements traditional college accommodations by providing coaching and mentoring support to improve social interactions, self-advocacy, organizational skills, and communication
ASD, ADHD, LDs
Link to Program
College Internship Program- CA, FL, IN, MA, NY
This is an independent living program with college options
ASD, ADHD, LDs
Link to Program
College Living Experience – CA, CO, DC, FL, TX,
This is an independent living program with college options
ASD, ADHD
Link to Program
The Gersh Experience – NY
This is an independent living program with college options
ASD
Link to Program
Mansfield Hall – VT, WI
Independent living, academic, and social skills program with college options
ASD, ADHD, LDs
Link to Program
