July 6, 2026•1 min read•from Inside Higher Ed

Colleges Serving More Autistic Students Than They Realize, Researchers Say

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Joshua.Bay Mon, 07/06/2026 - 03:00 AM

New research from Michigan State University finds that enrollment among autistic students is far higher than previously estimated, underscoring gaps in how campuses identify and support students.

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