The Integrated Supports for Students with Autism in College (ISSAC) Program
The ISSAC program supports adults on the autism spectrum in developing meaningful relationships, promoting communication and self-advocacy, and achieving academic success in college.
Students on the autism spectrum may need specialized supports to be successful in their college education and beyond. At the Department of Speech, Language, Hearing Sciences, the Integrated Supports for Students with Autism in College (ISSAC) program offers a support- and strengths-based programming for students on the autism spectrum at Metropolitan State University of Denver.
Services/Support:
We offer:
• one-on-one peer interactions/peer support
• group-based conversations with autistic and non-autistic peers
• group-based interactions through online gaming
Focus: We focus on creating:
• a supportive and meaningful college experience for our students
• opportunities to engage in communication and social interactions with peers
• opportunities to develop independent self-advocacy skills for college navigation
• opportunities to practice time management and organization during our students’ time in college
• opportunities to practice job interviews and work-related communication
Who can enroll: This program is currently offered for students registered in any undergraduate or graduate major at Metropolitan State University of Denver.
Cost: There is currently no cost for enrollment or services.
Program Director: Siva priya Santhanam, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Speech, Language, Hearing Sciences, Metropolitan State University of Denver.
Contact email: Please contact us at [email protected] or Dr. Santhanam at [email protected]. To enroll for Fall 2020, please complete the intake packet link.
Schedule for Spring 2021:
• Sessions start on February 16, 2021.
• All ISSAC sessions will occur virtually through Microsoft Teams.