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April 28: Free presentation explores challenges of college students with autism

Transitioning to college can be daunting, especially for students on the autism spectrum. Learn the challenges faced by students with autism spectrum disorder at a free presentation from 6-7:30 p.m. on April 28 at the College of Lake County. The seminar will take place in Room C005 (C Wing Auditorium) on the Grayslake Campus, 19351 W. Washington St.

The presenter, Dr. Jane Thierfeld Brown, is director of student services at the University of Connecticut School of Law. Her 33 years of experience in disability services includes directing a federal program on women and disabilities in higher education at Barnard College. Thierfeld Brown is the co-author of three books: "Social Behavior and Self-Management: 5-Point Scales for Adolescents and Adults," "The Parent's Guide to College for Students on the Autism Spectrum" and "Students with Asperger's Syndrome: A Guide for College Personnel." She is a consultant at many higher education institutions and is a frequent keynote speaker at conferences on Asperger's syndrome.

Thierfeld Brown holds a B.A. in speech pathology from the University of Rhode Island. She also earned an M.S. in counseling, an M.A. in education and an Ed.D. from Columbia University, Teachers College. Her research has examined students with Asperger's syndrome in higher education and students with disabilities in high-stakes graduate programs. Thierfeld Brown is the mother of three children, the youngest of whom is a 20-year-old son with autism.

The presentation, which coincides with National Autism Awareness Month, is sponsored by CLC's Office for Students with Disabilities with support from CLC Diversity Commission and Perkins grant funding. For details, call (847) 543-2374 or email Thomas Crowe, director of Disability Services, at tcrowe@clcillinois.edu. For more information on the Office for Students with Disabilities, visit www.clcillinois.edu/osd.

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