APSU Full Spectrum Learning

APSU Full Spectrum Learning We’re committed to supporting students with ASD throughout college and transition to the workforce.

Sometimes the best moments of connection happen when we simply step outside and share the experience.At this week’s CONN...
09/08/2026

Sometimes the best moments of connection happen when we simply step outside and share the experience.

At this week’s CONNECT to Nature, FSL students who joined us explored the Bluebird Trail at Rotary Park and spent time together enjoying the outdoors. Even in the 99-degree heat, the group embraced the walk and took time to notice the world around them — from squirrels and birds to fish in the creek.

Moments like this reflect what CONNECT is all about: creating opportunities for students to slow down, connect with one another, and experience community in meaningful ways. Whether in the classroom, on campus, or on a nature trail, these shared experiences help build belonging and remind students that connection can grow in simple, genuine moments.

We are grateful for opportunities like this and look forward to more ways for FSL students to explore, connect, and belong together.

Full Spectrum Learning had its first tabling event at Woodward Library in its second week, giving us the opportunity to ...
09/02/2026

Full Spectrum Learning had its first tabling event at Woodward Library in its second week, giving us the opportunity to introduce FSL to more of the Austin Peay community and share what our organization is all about.
One of our Graduate Assistants spent time at the table talking with students, answering questions, and helping others learn more about FSL. What stood out most was the interest from students who wanted to get involved and support our students as peer mentors.
By the end of the event, 14 students expressed interest in becoming peer mentors.
For FSL, this is an exciting milestone. Our first tabling at the beginning at Woodward Library gave us a chance to reach new people, start conversations, and see students wanting to be part of what we are building.
We are grateful for everyone who stopped by, asked questions, and took the time to learn more about Full Spectrum Learning. This is only the beginning.

Behind every strong student support program is a team that understands its mission.This week, our Graduate Assistants ar...
08/18/2026

Behind every strong student support program is a team that understands its mission.

This week, our Graduate Assistants are getting to know Full Spectrum Learning, learning their individual responsibilities, and seeing how each role contributes to supporting students diagnosed with autism at APSU.

Investing time in training, teamwork, and preparation helps us begin the semester connected, confident, and ready to support our students.

From 3D Printing to Real-World ImpactDuring Full Spectrum Learning’s first summer internship, our students were given mo...
08/13/2026

From 3D Printing to Real-World Impact
During Full Spectrum Learning’s first summer internship, our students were given more than an opportunity to learn new technology. They were given an opportunity to use that technology to help someone.
Working with APSU partners and MakeGood Inc., FSL students helped produce a custom Toddler Mobility Trainer, a 3D-printed mobility device designed to help young children who need assistance moving independently.
A local family had a need. Community and campus partners brought resources and expertise together. Our students helped turn those resources into something tangible.
Students also designed and printed fidget tools that can support individuals who benefit from sensory input, assistance with focus, or regulation.
These projects demonstrate what can happen when students are trusted with meaningful work and when universities and community organizations work together toward a shared purpose.
For our students, the internship was not simply about learning how to operate a 3D printer.
It was about learning that their skills can make a difference.

Collaboration Creates OpportunityFor the first time in Full Spectrum Learning history, 11 FSL students participated in a...
08/10/2026

Collaboration Creates Opportunity
For the first time in Full Spectrum Learning history, 11 FSL students participated in a two-week summer internship designed to connect learning, technology, employment readiness, and real-world experience.
What made this possible was not one program working alone. It was a network of campus and community partners bringing their expertise and resources together for our students.
Throughout the internship, students:
• Designed and created 3D-printed projects
• Developed employment and professional soft skills
• Learned responsible ways to use AI in building applications and webpages
• Worked alongside professionals from across APSU and the community
This experience was made possible through collaboration with Dr. Mike Wilson and the GIS Center, Dr. Daniel Bailey, Workforce Essentials, the APSU Makerspace and Deanna Sherry, APSU Engineering Technology and Jody Alberd, and FSL Learning Specialist Coordinator JD Laster.
When departments and community partners share knowledge, equipment, space, and expertise, students gain opportunities that no single program could provide on its own.
That is what partnership looks like at Austin Peay.

We are excited to share that APSU Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is supporting Full Spectrum Learning's Summer Int...
08/04/2026

We are excited to share that APSU Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is supporting Full Spectrum Learning's Summer Internship program!
Across two iterations of our Summer Internship, our interns are hands-on building 3D-printed wheelchairs for toddlers with disabilities. At the conclusion of the program, the interns will present a custom wheelchair to a family in need—learning invaluable skills and core community values along the way.

We want to extend a huge thank you to Mike Wilson and Doug Catellier for their guidance, cooperation, patience, and dedication to the success of our students at APSU!

College is about more than earning a degree. It's about finding your people.Summer Social 2 gave our students a chance t...
07/27/2026

College is about more than earning a degree. It's about finding your people.

Summer Social 2 gave our students a chance to relax, play games, share a few laughs, and spend time together before the start of another semester.

At Full Spectrum Learning, we believe that building friendships and creating a sense of belonging are just as important as academic success. Events like these help students connect with one another in an environment where they can simply enjoy being college students.

Thank you to everyone who came out and made the afternoon such a success. We appreciate your enthusiasm and look forward to seeing everyone again soon.

If you're an APSU student diagnosed with autism and would like to learn more about Full Spectrum Learning, we'd love to meet you.

Strong partnerships create stronger opportunities for students.Our recent FSL Engage Series with Clarksville-Montgomery ...
07/22/2026

Strong partnerships create stronger opportunities for students.

Our recent FSL Engage Series with Clarksville-Montgomery County School System was more than a meeting. It was an opportunity to share ideas, strengthen relationships, and work together to better support students diagnosed with autism as they prepare for the transition from high school to higher education.

At Full Spectrum Learning, we believe student success begins long before the first day of college. By working alongside educators, families, and community partners, we can help students build the confidence, skills, and support systems they need to thrive at Austin Peay State University and beyond.

Strong partnerships create stronger opportunities for students.Last Thursday, the Full Spectrum Learning (FSL) Center we...
07/20/2026

Strong partnerships create stronger opportunities for students.

Last Thursday, the Full Spectrum Learning (FSL) Center welcomed teachers and staff from the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System (CMCSS) for the inaugural FSL Engage Series.

The session focused on strengthening the transition from K–12 education to higher education by sharing strategies that support students diagnosed with autism before they ever arrive on a college campus.

When educators collaborate across educational systems, students benefit from greater continuity of support, improved self-advocacy, and increased opportunities for academic and personal success.

We appreciate our CMCSS partners for investing their time, sharing their expertise, and joining us in building stronger pathways for students. We look forward to continuing these conversations and expanding partnerships that make a lasting difference.

CONNECT through collaboration. CONNECT through education. CONNECT to student success.

Stronger Together. One Team. One Mission.
07/15/2026

Stronger Together. One Team. One Mission.

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