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Autism Services

LIFE Project

The LIFE Project (Learning Independence For Empowerment) is for students with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Asperger Syndrome, or other social-cognitive deficit. Within this program, students participate in workshops, presentations, and projects as well as participate in interactive games, eat lunch, and socialize. This program is run by the Autism Specialist at Disabled Student Services at CSULB and other experienced professionals. During the LIFE Project meetings, students work on social interactions, time management, and fine tune self-governing abilities to navigate the campus more efficiently as well as learn skills needed for careers. The program promotes independence and autonomy through social interactions, coaching and role-play.

Services Provided

  • Navigating the campus - socializing with peers and talking to professors (self-advocacy)
  • Having conversations and listening to others
  • Understanding the importance of how other's think (Theory of Mind)
  • Learning to change your behavior based upon other's reactions
  • Friendship - Deciding who to choose as a friend, how to maintain friendships, and how to handle disagreements
  • Dating - How to recognize if someone is interested in you, how to make or accept an initial approach, dealing with sexuality and sexual issues
  • Grooming and Hygiene
  • Job Skills - Searching for jobs, going on interviews, dressing for work, skills needed to keep a job
  • Money management skills
  • Independent living skills
  • Compromising and flexibility
  • Handling frustration, anger and anxiety

Contact Information

Nicole Smith, M.Ed
Autism Specialist
Location: Brotman Hall, Room 270A
Phone: (562) 985-1675
Fax: (562) 985-7183

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