Anonymous
Post 12/29/2025 10:09     Subject: Tell me any small colleges where a student on the spectrum can thrive
Anonymous wrote:My DD on the spectrum is at UMW and loves it. They have well respected theater and art programs, and a small Japanese program. My DD who has never willingly socialized in her life is out at club meetings 4 or 5 times a week. We are shocked. It has been a perfect for her. Good luck OP. Sounds like several good options to consider.


Mary Washington?
Anonymous
Post 12/29/2025 09:26     Subject: Tell me any small colleges where a student on the spectrum can thrive
My DD on the spectrum is at UMW and loves it. They have well respected theater and art programs, and a small Japanese program. My DD who has never willingly socialized in her life is out at club meetings 4 or 5 times a week. We are shocked. It has been a perfect for her. Good luck OP. Sounds like several good options to consider.
Anonymous
Post 12/29/2025 00:42     Subject: Re:Tell me any small colleges where a student on the spectrum can thrive
How about. UMBC ?
Anonymous
Post 12/29/2025 00:20     Subject: Tell me any small colleges where a student on the spectrum can thrive
Another one that is a tad further, but maybe unc greensboro? I know their MT program is sought after
Anonymous
Post 12/29/2025 00:14     Subject: Tell me any small colleges where a student on the spectrum can thrive
Ursinus in PA?
Anonymous
Post 12/29/2025 00:13     Subject: Tell me any small colleges where a student on the spectrum can thrive
Towson has Japanese
Anonymous
Post 12/29/2025 00:09     Subject: Tell me any small colleges where a student on the spectrum can thrive
American in DC has Japanese

I have heard they have good supports

You’re going to have to look at the other majors. I had a dancer that needed supports, so we did look into a couple of these and I do know some of them are good in the other areas you mentioned (specifically Shenandoah, which is why I am sad they don’t have Japanese listed)
Anonymous
Post 12/29/2025 00:04     Subject: Tell me any small colleges where a student on the spectrum can thrive
Scranton or Marshall? Those 2 came up as having a Japanese minor. Marshall is bigger and farther away, but is pretty well known for its support programs.
Anonymous
Post 12/28/2025 23:54     Subject: Tell me any small colleges where a student on the spectrum can thrive
Shenandoah would be great, but they don’t offer Japanese.

Neither does McDaniel.

I really think that is going to be the hardest part to fit.

I am going to look for you, but I honestly think this unicorn may not exist.
Anonymous
Post 12/28/2025 23:04     Subject: Tell me any small colleges where a student on the spectrum can thrive
St Joe's
Anonymous
Post 12/28/2025 23:04     Subject: Tell me any small colleges where a student on the spectrum can thrive
Is Japanese a deal breaker?
Anonymous
Post 12/28/2025 19:34     Subject: Tell me any small colleges where a student on the spectrum can thrive
Temple. Not small but they have great autism support
Anonymous
Post 12/28/2025 19:13     Subject: Tell me any small colleges where a student on the spectrum can thrive
No one ever looks here despite it being very close and really inexpensive, but it's an interesting option.

https://www.shepherd.edu/theater
Anonymous
Post 12/28/2025 19:08     Subject: Tell me any small colleges where a student on the spectrum can thrive
University of Maryland, College Park. Seriously apply. Jimenez is a small college where everyone knows each other and the music school is exceptional.
Anonymous
Post 12/28/2025 19:06     Subject: Tell me any small colleges where a student on the spectrum can thrive
Agree with McDaniel. Also consider Goucher.