Stephanie Lytle reflects on West Virginia University Autism Support Program's (WASP) bright future

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In This Episode
Stephanie Lytle, Director of the West Virginia University Autism Support Program (ASP) discusses the program's successful first year supporting autistic and neurodiverse learners at the university's main campus in Morgantown, West Virginia, as well at Potomac State College.
WASP provides critical supports in five areas - academic, executive functioning, social connections, independent living, and transition skills. Stephanie's excited about what the future holds with 18 students registered for Fall 2024.
"We're just always in awe of our students and their accomplishments and just very proud to know each and every one of them and get to work with them." - Stephanie Lytle
Run of Show
0:03 - Stephanie's introduction
0:34 - Goals and five areas of support provided by WVU - academic, executive functioning, social connections, independent living, and transition skills
0:57 - WASP program size
1:18 - Academic services overview
2:05 - Executive functioning services overview
4:27 - Social Connections services overview
5:43 - Independent Living skills services overview
6:50 - Transitional services overview
8:51 - Transition to career services overview
9:18 - Program cost
10:05 - Housing options for WVU ASP students
11:21 - Coordinating with other WVU departments such as Disability Services, counseling, Student Success, Writing Center, etc.
12:53 - Reflections on the first year of the West Virginia ASP and some student success stories
Link to Interview with WVU ASP student Tyler Suter: • Tyler Suter, a current...
Link to the WVU Autism Support Program site: accessibilitys...
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Love the video!!