TSC: Videos – Supporting Students with ASD

In these videos, faculty members from Algonquin College share perspectives and ideas on teaching, supporting students on the spectrum, and increasing knowledge regarding ASD. For more information, visit the CAL Faculty Resources page (for supporting students with disabilities) and the TSC Faculty and Staff Support page (for supporting students with ASD).

Students with ASD Bringing Their Best to Post-Secondary: Faculty Perspectives

Algonquin College professors Dan Halden, Dan Pihlainen, and Helena Merriam inspire post-secondary colleagues to recognize the benefits of having students with ASD in the classroom. They encourage faculty to seek out information on how to best support these students to demonstrate their unique strengths.

Students with ASD Bringing Their Best to Post-Secondary: Part 1

Dan Halden, Chef and Professor in the School of Hospitality and Tourism, discusses his journey in supporting people with ASD. He speaks to the power of understanding and respecting students’ perspectives, creating a structured classroom environment, and connecting with fellow faculty members.

Students with ASD Bringing Their Best to Post-Secondary: Part 2

Helena Merriam, Professor and Coordinator of the Library and Information Technician program at Algonquin College, explores her experiences as a faculty member working to best support students on the spectrum. She speaks about harnessing students’ interests, promoting a classroom community, and fine-tuning her approach to supporting these students.

Students with ASD Bringing Their Best to Post-Secondary: Part 3

Dan Pihlainen, Professor and Coordinator of the Radio Broadcasting program at Algonquin College, provides his perspectives as a faculty member working to best support students on the spectrum. He addresses the need to recognize the strengths of all individuals and reach out to supports available in the post-secondary environment in order to implement best practices.