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− | {{toplink|url=http://www.sju.edu/kinney|name=sju.edu/kinney}}At the Kinney Center for Autism Education and Support, students from all majors develop the professional skills needed to find career success in a neuro-diverse world. Our approach is twofold: educate and train the autism professionals of tomorrow while supporting and serving individuals and families affected by autism today. | + | {{toplink|url=http://www.sju.edu/kinney|name=sju.edu/kinney}}At the '''Kinney Center for Autism Education and Support''', students from all majors develop the professional skills needed to find career success in a neuro-diverse world. Our approach is twofold: '''educate and train the autism professionals of tomorrow while supporting and serving individuals and families affected by autism today'''. |
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Revision as of 18:26, 20 October 2020
At the Kinney Center for Autism Education and Support, students from all majors develop the professional skills needed to find career success in a neuro-diverse world. Our approach is twofold: educate and train the autism professionals of tomorrow while supporting and serving individuals and families affected by autism today.
The Kinney Difference:
- 96 percent of Kinney SCHOLAR graduates are employed or in graduate school (2018).
- 100 percent average pass rate for the Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) exam (compare with a national average of 65 percent).
- 85 percent matriculation rate for participants in the ASPIRE program.
- 10+ years of service in autism education and support.
Since 2009, the Kinney Center for Autism Education and Support has been a pioneer in the autism field:
- Undergraduate and graduate programs in autism studies.
- On-campus ASPIRE program in support of students with autism.
- First-of-its-kind autism break room in Hagan Arena to support families attending Saint Joseph's Hawks basketball games.
Note: The above descriptive information came from the program's home page.
In The News
- A new resource for those staying at home with family members with autism, KYW, March 22, 2020.
- "Starting Monday morning, there will be a new resource for families to keep members with autism engaged during this period of coronavirus-related social distancing at home. The virtual lessons will feature a different topic each day."
Info
- Facebook: @KinneyCenter