Supporting students on the Autism Spectrum with the transition from high school to
college.
Through a multifaceted approach to academics and degree/certificate completion, the
TAP Program structures the college experience by:
Focusing on strategies in making a successful transition to college life in the First
Year Experience (FYS 101) Course.
Assisting students in setting goals and keeping themselves on track.
Promoting use of campus resources.
Providing opportunities for students to learn how to be productive and positive in
the classroom.
Collaborating with faculty to clarify classroom etiquette.
Offering workshops on healthy relationships, wellness, academic success and employability/job
search skills.
Connecting parents and creating opportunities for parents to support each other.
Activities
TAP students may attend a variety of events at Harper College and in the community
including:
Coffee with the Access Advocates
Kick-off Dinner with Parents
Hullaballoo
Bowling and Mini Golf
Improv workshops for adults facing social challenges
Resume Workshop
Skills Employers Want Workshop
Interviewing 101
Game Days with ADS Success Club
Healthy Relationship Workshops
Disability Awareness Week events
Campus Mini Nights
Autism Awareness Day
Robotics Workshop
Weekly TAP Lunches
Application Criteria
High school graduate prior to attending Harper.
Apply to the college as a Degree or Certificate-Seeking Student.
Apply for ADS Services and complete Intake Appointment. Application should include
appropriate documentation detailing an Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis.
Submit completed TAP Application to the ADS office.
Submit ACT/SAT scores to Harper College and/or complete required placement tests.
Submit high school transcript with a 2.75 out of 4.0 cumulative grade point average
or above.
Complete TAP Interview.
TAP is not an open enrollment program. We reserve the right to determine if a student
is admitted into the program or not.
