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New Year’s Revolution

As long as I can remember every January 1st people have begun the New Year with a promise of a better year. It’s a way to re-write the wrongs we didn’t from the previous year. The tradition stems all the way back to the Babylonian era. The Babylonians made promises at the start of each year that they would return borrowed objects and pay their debts. Doing the right thing and giving back does seem like a worthwhile idea. Sadly, in our modern times it has became more about ‘self’ with improving physical well-being topping the list of most popular goals for New Year’s resolutions.

2016-12-14T00:00:14-06:00CLE Student, News|Comments Off on New Year’s Revolution
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Romantic Relationships for Young Adults with Asperger’s Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism

While a young adult with classic autism may appear content with a solitary “monastic” lifestyle, this is often not the case with young adults who have Asperger’s syndrome or high-functioning autism. Clinical experience has identified that the majority of such adolescents and young adults would like a romantic relationship. However, there is remarkably little research examining this aspect of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) or strategies to facilitate successful relationships.

2019-01-28T14:41:35-06:00News|Comments Off on Romantic Relationships for Young Adults with Asperger’s Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism
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Transitioning From High School to College with Learning Differences

Congratulations! You’ve made it to the next level of the game when it comes to your education: college. This next stage will be an exciting one, but it will also bring its share of challenges. As a high school graduate, you’re undoubtedly a clever scholar who knows your way around the education system. But one of the challenges of success in college is recognizing how it differs from high school. The following chart will help you recognize some of the differences between high school and college and how to navigate those differences.

2018-10-04T13:56:02-05:00News|Comments Off on Transitioning From High School to College with Learning Differences
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What I Would Tell my Younger Self

In 2010 I graduated from high school and moved to Austin, Texas where I started College Living Experience. I didn't know what to expect when I got there, it was scary and challenging, but only because I made it that way. At the time, I thought I knew everything about life and I didn’t need to learn anything, boy was I wrong. As a result, I did not listen to others’ advice and I wasted a lot of time instead of making good use of the program and the CLE staff.

2016-12-14T00:44:44-06:00CLE Student, News|Comments Off on What I Would Tell my Younger Self
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Cliff & Michelle

Dan's parents Cliff and Michelle were concerned about their son's ability to live independently after he suffered neurological damage caused by meningitis. Now, they are thrilled to see him develop the social, academic and independent living skills necessary to attend a four-year university and live on his own.

2012-03-14T14:58:23-05:00CLE Parent, Testimonials|Comments Off on Cliff & Michelle
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