Autistic only universities?

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07 Mar 2017, 5:09 pm

I once heard of a university that only accepted African American or African students and a private high school in Hawaii that only accepted students of Polynesian descent. I always wondered if it would be possible to create a university exclusive to autistic students. If I ever get rich, and decide I want another pet project aside from my meerkat-centered animal hospital in South Africa and if I can ever overcome my misanthropy, I'd like to create a university EXCLUSIVELY for autistic people. Somehow, I think the meerkat hospital is more realistic...even if it only EXCLUSIVELY treated meerkats.

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07 Mar 2017, 5:17 pm

There is a place in Vermont called Landmark College that is for people with several specific diagnoses including ASD, dyslexia, etc.:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Landmark_College

(A new International Institute for Meerkat Research might be cheaper, though.)

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07 Mar 2017, 5:47 pm

Darmok wrote:

Not a disability program or for disabilities in general, but solely autism.

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07 Mar 2017, 6:59 pm

One pro about an autistic only university, if it were to be created:

You wouldn't have to spend nearly as much on social events/gatherings (there'd be less people in attendance) and sports. Thus meaning you can focus primarily on academics.

I know of disability oriented colleges, but none exclusively for people on the spectrum. Sorry!

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07 Mar 2017, 7:01 pm

I don't like any educational institution that is only for one group of people---African Americans, women, autistics, etc.

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07 Mar 2017, 7:06 pm

I need general I am against colleges for just one group, but in disabilities I can support that. I can support that because certain disabilities can present education challenges. I think the problem with would be lumping high functioning and low functioning together. One solution I can see is lower functioning people working more with other low functioning people with other disabilities. I think career and life skill training would be great for lower functioning individuals.

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07 Mar 2017, 7:07 pm

BettaPonic wrote:

That would be the idea. The higher functioning people could pick from regular majors.

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07 Mar 2017, 7:09 pm

MagicMeerkat wrote:

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That would be the idea. The higher functioning people could pick from regular majors.

Out of curiosity, where is the line between low functioning and high functioning drawn?

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07 Mar 2017, 7:11 pm

The Unleasher wrote:

MagicMeerkat wrote:

BettaPonic wrote:

That would be the idea. The higher functioning people could pick from regular majors.

Out of curiosity, where is the line between low functioning and high functioning drawn?

I am mostly talking intelligence. I think carreer training and certificates would be great.

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07 Mar 2017, 7:16 pm

The Unleasher wrote:

MagicMeerkat wrote:

BettaPonic wrote:

That would be the idea. The higher functioning people could pick from regular majors.

Out of curiosity, where is the line between low functioning and high functioning drawn?

High functioning Autism is defined by average to above average intelligence (IQ above 70) so only "High Functioning" autistics should have the ability to attend college.

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07 Mar 2017, 7:20 pm

ASPartOfMe wrote:

The Unleasher wrote:

MagicMeerkat wrote:

BettaPonic wrote:

That would be the idea. The higher functioning people could pick from regular majors.

Out of curiosity, where is the line between low functioning and high functioning drawn?

High functioning Autism is defined by average to above average intelligence (IQ above 70) so only "High Functioning" autistics should have the ability to attend college.

I did not say that. I think lower functioning people would have a harder time in college, so they should work with other intellectually impaired individuals. I also think if they cannot get a regular degree they should be able to get certified in other careers. Some jobs require a certificate, test, or training and that should be made available to both groups.

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07 Mar 2017, 7:40 pm

I need to reword my answer to say that theoretically, only "high functioning" autistics have the ability to do college level work.

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07 Mar 2017, 7:41 pm

ASPartOfMe wrote:

I need to reword my answer to say that only "high functioning" autistics theoretically have the ability to do college level work.

Sorry, I thought you were saying I said that.

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07 Mar 2017, 7:41 pm

kraftiekortie wrote:

I don't like any educational institution that is only for one group of people---African Americans, women, autistics, etc.

I agree. I wish there was a like button on this forum.

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07 Mar 2017, 7:42 pm

Glflegolas wrote:

kraftiekortie wrote:

I don't like any educational institution that is only for one group of people---African Americans, women, autistics, etc.

I agree. I wish there was a like button on this forum.

Thank you.

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07 Mar 2017, 7:43 pm

Many high-functioning autistic people DO HAVE the ability to do college-level work. Many also have the ability to get many A's, and to go for advanced degrees and publish things.

Temple Grandin got a doctorate.

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