College Living Experience Information

College Living Experience (CLE) is a post-secondary program for students who require additional support with academic, social and independent living skills. CLE provides intensive assistance to students with varying abilities. Students with autism, Asperger's, learning disabilities, developmental delays and a host of other special needs receive the support they need to pursue post-secondary education and become independent adults. At CLE, students with special needs experience life in a college environment and receive instruction in areas of: independent living skills, academic skills, career development and social skills so they can transition into adulthood. CLE provides services for students with:Autism spectrum disordersTraumatic Brain Injury (TBI)DyslexiaDyscalculiaDysgraphiaNonverbal learning disorders (NVLD or NLD)Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)/ Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)Auditory and visual processing disordersCentral processing disordersCerebral palsySocial and maturational issuesDevelopmental delaysEpilepsyHearing impairmentVisual impairmentCLE has six locations: Austin, Tx; Costa Mesa, Ca; Denver, Co; Ft. Lauderdale, Fl; Monterey, Ca; and Washington, D.C. Each location partners with local colleges, universities and educational institutions to provide courses of study and degree programs. CLE provides assistance to students with special needs and their families in the college application and enrollment process.