Iona College
New Rochelle, NY
Type: Four-year, private, college
Support Level: Mainstream school, subject to Americans with Disabilities Act
Contact:
Linda Refsland, Director
College Assistance Program
Phone: 914.633.2159
E-mail: LRobertello@iona.edu
Website: www.iona.edu/academic/support/cap/
Students on record as having:
| Asperger Syndrome: | Yes |
| Autism: | No |
| PDD-NOS: | No |
| Total undergraduate enrollment: | 3413 |
| Percent living on campus: | 30% |
| Average Math SAT Score: | 541 |
| Average Verbal SAT Score: | 540 |
| Top 10% of high school class: | 29% |
| Top 25% of graduating class: | 51% |
| Top 50% of graduating class: | 94% |
| Annual tuition: | $18,990 |
| Room and board | $9698 |
Specialized programs or services for AS/ASD: No
Relevant supports:
In Their Own Words:
Survey completed by Linda Refsland 1/06:
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?
"Not services designed solely for that population. We have a counseling center that will address social concerns, etc and the CAP program that provides tutoring, advisement, counseling for students with a variety of LD/ADHD concerns."
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.
"The College Assistance Program is a comprehensive support program designed for students with a variety of LD/attentional concerns. We have had students with Asperger's, PDD, & mild autistic concerns but the program is not only for that population."
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.
"Our counselor has some experience with this population."
Do you have any counselors on staff with experience supporting social skills and facilitating social integration?
"Yes"
Are single residence hall rooms available on campus for students with Asperger Syndrome or other conditions that can lead to discomfort sharing personal space?
"Yes"
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.