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College Supports Program
College Supports Program
Ask yourself…
• Does my child have Asperger’s Syndrome or a related social communication disorder?
• Can my child be admitted to EMU based on his or her own merit?
• Can my child succeed in college with enhanced academic and social supports?
Start your future now
College Supports Program
College of Health and Human Services
104 Porter Hall
Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197
Ph: 734.487.4418
Fax: 734.487.3312
Dr. Pamela Lemerand
734.487.6483
pamela.lemerand@emich.edu
Dr. Sally Burton-Hoyle
sburtonh@emich.edu
734.487.3300
Callie Boik, MA
cboik2@emich.edu
Disability Resource Center
734.487.2470
DRC@emich.edu
Make your transition easier.
Enhanced support services for students on the autism spectrum.
College of Health and Human Services
College Supports Program
Overview
Program Goals
How Much Does It Cost?
Information Required
The EMU College Supports Program is a fee-for-service
program for students with Asperger’s Syndrome and
related social communication disorders. The individualized
support services go above and beyond the standard
accommodations offered free of charge to all students with
disabilities at EMU.
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General fees are set for the basic College Supports
Program, however each client’s plan is individualized
and priced accordingly. Current costs:
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Current (within the past three years) evaluations in
the areas of cognition, including intelligence.
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Evidence of academic achievement in the form
of grades (transcripts/report cards) and/or
standardized achievement tests.
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Last or current IEP.
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Phone interviews by the CSP with high school or
college personnel, or others as needed.
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School behavior intervention plans.
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Letters of support from current teachers.
These enhanced supportive services are wide ranging and
might include personalized assistance with
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Academics
Life Skills
Social Coaching
Faculty Relationships
Skill Building
Mentoring
Advocacy
Executive Functions
Time Management
Daily Check-Ins
Parent Support
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Increase awareness and training of faculty and staff
regarding Autism Specturm Disorders.
Facilitate a positive environment for academic
achievement.
Improve coordination of university services.
Respond to the individualized needs of students.
Guide the student toward becoming more
independent as an adult.
Getting Started
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A documented diagnosis of Asperger’s Syndrome
or a related social communication disorder.
Admitted to EMU based on student’s own merit.
As a part of our enhanced support program,
students are required to register with the Disability
Resource Center (DRC) for standard services and
accommodations, including single room housing
requests.
Our program works in close collaboration with the
DRC across all aspects of the college experience.
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$5,500 per semester for academic coaching,
structured study tables, writing support, advocacy,
daily check-in, group support services and basic
organizational skills.
$7,000 and above per semester for all of the
above plus life and social skills support, ongoing
consultations with faculty and housing services,
ongoing individual meetings, counseling and
parent support.