The Autism Liaison Services at Mississippi State University were developed through the Autism & Developmental Disabilities Clinic (ADDC). Autism Liaisons offer services and support to degree seeking students on the Autism Spectrum to facilitate their success at Mississippi State. With a focus on building skills in self-advocacy, socialization, and employment, our team can meet a wide range of individual student needs.
Enrollment and Outreach
- Current Students: Enroll or request more information about Autism Liaisons
- Prospective Students and Parents: Meet with our staff to learn more about how Autism Liaisons can provide support
- Faculty and Staff Consultation: Request a consultation or training about Autism
Self-Advocacy
Assist students in transitioning to campus, connecting with resources, and building skills.
- Weekly meetings might include:
- Organization
- Prioritizing & Planning
- Accountability Partner
- Communication with professors and other campus offices
- Assistance in problem solving other that are experienced on campus
- Assistance in connecting with campus supports might include:
- Counseling
- Tutoring
- Career Center
Socialization
Host weekly socials to facilitate socialization and connect our students with other students on campus.
- Weekly socials might include:
- Campus events
- Game nights
- Dinners
- Campus events
- PALS Campus Social Networking Program
- Pairs our students with other undergraduate students on campus
- Assists in building a social network
Employment
We connect our students with campus/community resources and state/national organizations to assist with obtaining employment
- Connect to MSU Career Center
- Career interest assessments
- Resume
- Interview support
- Career fairs
- Job Networking
- Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services (MDRS) Pre-Employment Transition Services
- Vocational training opportunities and activities
- Connect to MDRS supports
- Vocational placement
- Financial Assistance
