The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga has been selected as one of the country\u2019s best colleges for students with autism.<\/p>\n
Collegechoice.net has ranked UTC as the 20th<\/sup> best school in the United States when it comes to providing services for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The website points to Mosaic, the program created by the UTC Disability Resource Center.<\/p>\n \u201cConsidered one of the most comprehensive programs in the nation, Mosaic is steeped in ASD research, best practice analysis, and student collaboration,\u201d CollegeChoice says. \u201cUnique to Mosaic is its model; it is organized into four primary components, each split into an academic year:<\/p>\n Schools on the list \u201cprovide guidance and counseling on life skills, including hygiene awareness, dorm decorum, communication techniques with peers and faculty,\u201d the website says. \u201cSimilarly, many of the best schools for students with ASD offer vital transition programs. Because high school is so different than college\u2014the latter being marked by independence and self-sufficiency\u2014many students have a hard time with the adjustment. The transition program is an effective way schools help students have a smooth passage into college life.\u201d<\/p>\n The CollegeChoice<\/a> website has full details on the schools chosen for the list.<\/p>\n\n