University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
Type: Four-year, public university
Support Level: Mainstream school, subject to Americans with Disabilities Act
Contact:
Dau-shen Ju, Director
Student Disability Services
Phone: 319.335.1462
Website: www.uiowa.edu/%7Esds
Students on record as having:
| Asperger Syndrome: |
2 |
| Autism: |
1 |
| PDD-NOS: |
0 |
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| Total undergraduate enrollment: |
19,401 |
| Percent living on campus: |
27% |
| Average Math SAT Score: |
n/a |
| Average Verbal SAT Score: |
n/a |
| Top 10% of high school class: |
21% |
| Top 25% of graduating class: |
48% |
| Top 50% of graduating class: |
92% |
| Annual in-state tuition: |
$4702 |
| Annual out-of-state tuition: |
$15,354 |
| Room and board |
$6350 |
Specialized programs or services for AS/ASD: No
Relevant supports:
- Belin-Blank Gifted Education Center affiliated with University of Iowa - 800.336.6463 - www.education.uiowa.edu/belinblank
- General counseling
- General tutoring and academic advising
In Their Own Words:
Survey completed by Dau-shen Ju 2/06:
Does your school have any specialized services - for instance, a facilitated support group, organizational support, communication and advocacy with professors, or support for students to have work experience - for students with Asperger Syndrome and related conditions, such as Autism or Pervasive Developmental Disorder-Not Otherwise Specified?
"Yes, current[ly] through Belin-Blank Center, a gifted education center affiliated with the U. of Iowa College of Education. 319-335-6148; 1-800-336-6463"
Does your school offer any kind of supports that might be of help to a student with Asperger Syndrome? If so, with which student population(s) in mind were they created (for example, students with learning disabilities)? Please describe those programs and services.
"Counseling (individual and group) for all students. Tutorial/academic advisory services for disabled students through TRIO program."
Do you have any counselors or other personnel on staff with specialized training in supporting students with Asperger Syndrome or other Autism Spectrum Disorders? Please describe.
"Dau-Shen Ju, Director, background in diagnostic evaluation and some experience in working with adult population in counseling/skill training."
Do you have any counselors on staff with experience supporting social skills and facilitating social integration?
"Yes. Dau-Shen Ju, Director. Unfortunately, my administrative responsibilities have prevented me from providing direct services given my limited time."
Are single residence hall rooms available on campus for students with Asperger Syndrome or other conditions that can lead to discomfort sharing personal space?
"Students could request single-room arrangements."
If you are a staff member who works with students with Autism Spectrum Disorders at this school, please contact AspFI if you have any corrections or additions to this information at collegeguide@aspfi.org.
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