For students with special needs, life after high school is full of possibilities, including college.
Finding the right college program for students with autism spectrum
disorders, Asperger’s, nonverbal learning disorder, ADD/ADHD and other
learning disabilities is vital for a college student’s transition into
independent adulthood. The right program should provide support for
each student’s unique needs and goals.
With the help of College Living Experience (CLE), young adults with
learning disabilities are experiencing independence as college students. College Living Experience helps special needs students attend
universities, community colleges and technical and vocational schools
near one of the six CLE locations across the country.
CLE is a comprehensive program that provides young adults with the
opportunity to pursue higher education and transition into their next
life stage – independent adulthood. Our staff works closely with
students to provide structured tutoring to develop academic skills,
group outings to facilitate the development of social skills and
instruction in independent living, such as grocery shopping, cooking
and paying bills. Students live in apartments near the CLE offices and
receive intensive support to achieve their goals.
By providing intensive assistance to students with varying
abilities, College Living Experience helps students develop the
well-rounded interpersonal skills required to have successful social
interactions, prepare for the workforce and master the life skills
needed to live independently.