It is often suggested that the university community as a whole needs to become more aware of autism and the problems associated with it. They often do not realize they have another options, including university. When asked if post-secondary education is a reasonable goal for people with autism, Grey says that university is certainly possible, even more so now than it was back in the 1970's. According to Ruth Walsh, there are no autistic students, at least to her knowledge, attending Memorial University. The student affairs officer with the Glenn Roy Blundon Centre says the nature of such a disability may not require a student to come to the Blundon Centre with a request of any kind.
Some students find their social skills can be helped from attending university.
Dianne recollects eating lunch in college with fellow classmates. However, I wasn't able to feel a real deep attachment with anyone. Still, I think those experiences of eating with those girls, and also socializing with other girls was positive. Jared says that as time progressed, it became easier for him to meet others. During my early years of college, I developed a taste for company, which I previously lacked.