The Autism Inclusion Program is offered by Inclusion Services and Programs in the Division of Student Affairs. The program provides academic, social, life skills, and career planning support to students with Autism (Asperger Syndrome/High Functioning Autism) who attend the University of West Florida.

Our mission is to provide the highest level of support to college students with Autism in a program that equally emphasizes academic and social competency

The goal of the AIP is to enhance the college experience of UWF students with Autism by offering programs that support academic, social, life skills, and career preparation while also serving as a platform for social involvement in extracurricular activities.

AIP partners with Career Services, Counseling and Wellness Services, Housing and Residence Life and various other departments on campus to provide support in the following areas:

• Academic Support
  • Individual Academic Coaching
• Academic Skills Training
• Executive Functioning Strategies
• Academic Accommodations
• Social and Community Involvement
  • Campus & Community Events/Activities
  • Recreational Activities
  • Interpersonal Skills Training
  • Relationship Development
• Transition and Life Skills
  • Community living
  • Independent living skills
  • Health and Wellness
  • Budget Management
  • Self-Advocacy
  • Stress and anxiety management
• Career Preparation
  • Career Planning
  • Resume Writing
  • Interviewing skills
  • Experiential Learning
  • Career Coaching
  • Mock Interviews

For more information about the Autisim Inclusion Program, please contact Dr. Vannee Cao-Nguyen at 850.474.2387 or vcao@uwf.edu.