Launched in 2018 by Pellet Media, Stairway to STEM provides "resources for autistic students and students on the autism spectrum transitioning from high school to college, particularly in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) fields." Contributors offer insight on a range of issues (from "navigating a syllabus [to] building collegiate support systems,") with the aim to "help autistic students realize their capacity for success as they transition to college environments and beyond." The site categorizes its resources by audience, focusing on students, families, and educators. For example, the Students page contains resources on topics such as socializing and well-being (under the Core Issues subsection), as well as posts such as "Tips for Autistic Students: How to Read Academic STEM Articles" and a "series of interviews with professors or program directors who are actively welcoming autistic students into their STEM programs or lead autism-specific initiatives at the college level," (under All Student Content). Additionally, the site contains multimedia resources, including two E-Books (available for download by making a free account) and a Podcast with 12 episodes (as of this write-up) covering topics from "Bridging Communication Differences" to "Campus Life." Finally, the Forums tab leads to a discussion board where users can browse topics of interest to students, parents, or educators. Users with a free account can contribute to these discussions, too.
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