One of the many things that makes Landmark College a better choice for students who learn differently is that we constantly strive to provide the right kind of support for the wide profile of learners that come to the College. In this spirit, we have developed an enhanced orientation designed for students with a documented diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (including diagnoses formerly known as Asperger’s Syndrome, High Functioning Autism, or PDD-NOS).
Enhanced Orientation
The schedule for enhanced orientation consists of the following:
- Pre-arrival Interview—You and your family will have the opportunity to participate in a comprehensive interview about the important things Landmark College should know when working with you. This interview will serve as the basis for how we work with you when you arrive.
- Specialized Roommate Selection—You will receive additional review to determine appropriate and effective housing and roommate assignments. Because we spend additional time making roommate assignments, program housing assignments for this group will not be announced until August 1, 2021.
- Priority review
- Educational Planning Process—You will participate in an online meeting, “Pathways,” to discuss your educational and personal goals. This person-centered planning process will also help us know you better so we can better support you.
- Peer Group Development—You will be invited to biweekly online social groups starting August 2, 2021. This will help in the development of a safe and comfortable peer group as you get ready for the full orientation program and the semester.
- Priority Application to PEERS®—Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS®) is weekly evidence-based social skills intervention for motivated students, who are interested in learning skills to make and keep friends and develop romantic relationships. During each group session, students are taught important social skills and are given the opportunity to practice these skills.