<p>Unfortunately I am not very familiar with schools in the northeast so cannot provide specific recommendations but I agree with gadad that you might want to focus on a smaller liberal arts school that not only can provide the specific accommodations that your d would need, but ALSO has a good program for your d’s area of interest AND offers extracurricular opportunities that your d could become involved in.</p>
<p>There do not seem to be many programs specifically geared for students with Asperger’s; generally they are focused more on the specific need or disability. Marshall University in Virginia has a program for autistic students. Some schools offer more structured, one-on-one programs for LD students but these are often fee-based; however, this might be something to consider. There are also a few private programs that provide academic, independent living skills and social skills support, such as AHEADD and College Living Experience. I think AHEADD originated in Pittsburgh and served students attending Carnegie Mellon and some of their success stories with students with Asperger’s have been in the news; they have expanded to to other locations including New York and Washington DC, so you might want to check out their website if this type of program is of interest to you. </p>
<p>[College</a> Living Experience – A College Program for Students with Special Needs – Home](<a href=“http://www.cleinc.net/home.aspx]College”>http://www.cleinc.net/home.aspx)</p>
<p>[Autism</a> Support & Advocacy for College - AHEADD](<a href=“aheadd.org”>http://www.aheadd.org/)</p>
<p>I have seen a list of schools on one Asperger’s website that you might want to look at (although it may be outdated):</p>
<p>[ASPFI</a> - Asperger Foundation International - College Resource Guide](<a href=“http://www.aspfi.org/college/]ASPFI”>ASPFI - Asperger Foundation International - College Resource Guide)</p>
<p>Another thought is to look at some of the Colleges That Change Lives (either the book by Loren Pope or their website):</p>
<p>[Colleges</a> That Change Lives](<a href=“http://www.ctcl.org/]Colleges”>http://www.ctcl.org/)</p>
<p>Finally, if you have not already read this, I would recommend reading Ann Palmer’s book, “Realizing the College Dream With Autism or Asperger Syndrome: A Parent’s Guide to Student Success” which provides some very useful information with respect to selecting a college and finding the right fit, and more importantly, preparing your student for the specific college he/she chooses. </p>
<p>Good luck to you and your d!</p>