The Parent’s Guide to College for Students with Autism - Softcover

9781934575895: The Parent’s Guide to College for Students with Autism
View all copies of this ISBN edition:
 
 
Sending a son or daughter off to college is daunting and fear-provoking experience for most parents, but if your child has an autism spectrum disorder, the challenge is magnified many times over. Even high-functioning students with excellent academic preparation face difficulties in higher education, primarily related to communication, social skills, and sensory-based issues. For many, the accommodations and special interventions that supported them in high school will no longer be available on a college campus. This parent-friendly book, made especially so because it is written by parents, who also are autism professionals, takes the fear and mystery out of the college experience. Learn how to select the right campus, how to work with Disability Services staff, what legal protections apply, how to prepare your son or daughter to be an effective self-advocate on campus, what assistance can be reasonably be expected from residence hall managers, faculty, and much, much more.

"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.

About the Author:
Jane Thierfeld Brown, Ed.D., is director of Student Services at the University of Connecticut School of Law. She has worked in disability services for 27 years. She received her Ed.D. from Columbia University. She consults at many higher education institutions and is a frequent keynote speaker at conferences on Asperger Syndrome. Lorraine Wolf, Ph.D., is director of Disability Services at Boston University, where she also holds faculty appointments in psychiatry and rehabilitation sciences. She received a master's degree in general psychology from New York University and a doctorate in neuropsychology from City University of New York. With more than 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults with neurodevelopmental disorders, Lori has published and presented extensively on issues related to students with attention and learning disorders, psychiatric disabilities, and autism spectrum disorders. Lisa King, MEd, is a co-director of College Autism Spectrum, an educational consulting company that provides training and guidance to colleges regarding best practices for working with students on the autism spectrum, in addition to working directly with students on the spectrum and their families as they transition to, through, and beyond college. Additionally, she serves as an access consultant for St. Catherine University. Under the guidance of colleagues and co-authors, Jane Thierfeld Brown and Lorraine Wolf, Ms. King led a two-year pilot program at the University of Minnesota implementing a new model of service: Strategic Education for Asperger Students. She is a wife to Chris and mother of Ian and Bryn. G. Ruth Kukiela Bork, M.Ed., is dean and director of the Disability Resource Center at Northeastern University where she also received her master s degree. Her professional involvement in disability affairs and advocacy spans 34 years. She is a founding member of the Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD) and has written and spoken on a wide range of disability-related topics.
Review:
Parents need to teach their kids basic skills like shopping, ordering food in restaurants, doing laundry, being on time, personal hygiene, and waking themselves up. These skills should be taught long before the child goes to college. They are part of growing up and necessary for succeeding in college. Still, the biggest obstacle for most autistic students is learning to do well in social situations. For example, I had to learn that it was O.K. to cry if I was frustrated on the job rather than lashing out physically. A high-tech company will not fire you for crying, but they will if you throw things or hit others. The authors of this book present clear strategies for families and students with autism to use starting as early as in middle school and going up to college graduation and on to employment. Hard work, the ability to work with others, and clear expectations will get young people where they want to be --Temple Grandin, PhD, author of Thinking in Pictures and The Way I See It

For parents whose adolescent with autism spectrum disorders is considering college, this practical book is an invaluable guide to evaluating college readiness, strengthening key skills, identifying the right match, ensuring the smoothest possible transition, and creating a safety net to maximize the chances of a successful college experience. The authors sage advice and strategies come from years of personal and professional experience. This is THE book our staff recommend to families and educators! --Dania Jekel, MSW, executive director, Asperger s Association of New England

This book is a true gift to the ASD community. The authors have combined their extensive knowledge and personal experiences to offer a road map to anyone supporting a college-bound student with ASD. The information is clear, ordered, and honest. Charts, tables, and scenarios illustrate possible challenges a student might encounter on campus and serve as checklists along the way. I recommend this book to parents, special education teachers, high school guidance counselors, psychologists, social workers, and the students themselves. --Kari Dunn Buron, MS, autism education specialist, educator and author of The Incredible 5-Point Scale (co-author), A 5 Is Against the Law, and Learners on the Autism Spectrum: Preparing Highly Qualified Educators (co-editor)

For parents whose adolescent with autism spectrum disorders is considering college, this practical book is an invaluable guide to evaluating college readiness, strengthening key skills, identifying the right match, ensuring the smoothest possible transition, and creating a safety net to maximize the chances of a successful college experience. The authors' sage advice and strategies come from years of personal and professional experience. This is THE book our staff recommends to families and educators! --Dania Jekel, MSW, executive director, Asperger's Association of New England

This book is a true gift to the ASD community. The authors have combined their extensive knowledge and personal experience to offer a road map to anyone supporting a college-bound student with ASD. The information is clear, ordered, and honest. Charts, tables, and scenarios illustrate possible challenges a student might encounter on campus and serve as a checklist along the way. I recommend this book to parents, special education teachers, high school guidance counselors, psychologists, social workers, and the students themselves. --Kari Dunn Buron, MS, autism education specialist, educator, and author of The Incredible 5-Point Scale (co-author), A 5 is Against the Law, and Learners on the Autism Spectrum: Preparing Highly Qualified Educators (co-editor)

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

  • PublisherFuture Horizons
  • Publication date2012
  • ISBN 10 1934575895
  • ISBN 13 9781934575895
  • BindingPaperback
  • Number of pages216
  • Rating

Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace

Seller Image

Jane Thierfeld Brown;EdD;Lorraine Wolf;PhD;Lisa King MEd;G. Ruth Bork;MEd
Published by AAPC Publishing (2012)
ISBN 10: 1934575895 ISBN 13: 9781934575895
New Soft Cover Quantity: 1
Print on Demand
Seller:
booksXpress
(Bayonne, NJ, U.S.A.)

Book Description Soft Cover. Condition: new. This item is printed on demand. Seller Inventory # 9781934575895

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy New
US$ 21.80
Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: FREE
Within U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds
Seller Image

Brown, Jane Thierfeld; Wolf, Lorraine E., Ph.D.; King, Lisa; Bork, G. Ruth Kukiela
Published by Future Horizons (2012)
ISBN 10: 1934575895 ISBN 13: 9781934575895
New Softcover Quantity: 5
Seller:
GreatBookPrices
(Columbia, MD, U.S.A.)

Book Description Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 14293667-n

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy New
US$ 19.48
Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: US$ 2.64
Within U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds
Stock Image

Thierfeld Brown EdD, Jane
Published by Future Horizons (2012)
ISBN 10: 1934575895 ISBN 13: 9781934575895
New Paperback Quantity: 1
Seller:
GoldenWavesOfBooks
(Fayetteville, TX, U.S.A.)

Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. New. Fast Shipping and good customer service. Seller Inventory # Holz_New_1934575895

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy New
US$ 21.62
Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: US$ 4.00
Within U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds
Stock Image

Lorraine E. Wolf
Published by AAPC Publishing (2012)
ISBN 10: 1934575895 ISBN 13: 9781934575895
New Paperback Quantity: 1
Seller:
Grand Eagle Retail
(Wilmington, DE, U.S.A.)

Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Sending a son or daughter off to college is daunting and fear-provoking experience for most parents, but if your child has an autism spectrum disorder, the challenge is magnified many times over. Even high-functioning students with excellent academic preparation face difficulties in higher education, primarily related to communication, social skills, and sensory-based issues. For many, the accommodations and special interventions that supported them in high school will no longer be available on a college campus. This parent-friendly book, made especially so because it is written by parents, who also are autism professionals, takes the fear and mystery out of the college experience. Learn how to select the right campus, how to work with Disability Services staff, what legal protections apply, how to prepare your son or daughter to be an effective self-advocate on campus, what assistance can be reasonably be expected from residence hall managers, faculty, and much, much more. This parent friendly book takes the mystery out of the college experience. Learn how to select the right campus, how to work with disability services staff, how to prepare your son or daughter to be an effective self-advocate, what assistance can reasonably be expected, and much more. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781934575895

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy New
US$ 28.49
Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: FREE
Within U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds
Stock Image

Thierfeld Brown EdD, Jane
Published by Future Horizons (2012)
ISBN 10: 1934575895 ISBN 13: 9781934575895
New Paperback Quantity: 1
Seller:
GoldBooks
(Austin, TX, U.S.A.)

Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed. Seller Inventory # think1934575895

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy New
US$ 27.61
Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: US$ 4.25
Within U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds
Stock Image

Jane Thierfeld Brown
Published by AAPC Publishing (2012)
ISBN 10: 1934575895 ISBN 13: 9781934575895
New PAP Quantity: 1
Seller:
PBShop.store US
(Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.)

Book Description PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # CA-9781934575895

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy New
US$ 37.31
Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: FREE
Within U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds
Stock Image

Ruth Bork
Published by AAPC Publishing (2012)
ISBN 10: 1934575895 ISBN 13: 9781934575895
New Paperback / softback Quantity: > 20
Print on Demand
Seller:
THE SAINT BOOKSTORE
(Southport, United Kingdom)

Book Description Paperback / softback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days. Seller Inventory # C9781934575895

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy New
US$ 26.42
Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: US$ 11.30
From United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds
Stock Image

EdD Jane Thierfeld Brown
Published by Future Horizons (2012)
ISBN 10: 1934575895 ISBN 13: 9781934575895
New Softcover Quantity: > 20
Print on Demand
Seller:
Ria Christie Collections
(Uxbridge, United Kingdom)

Book Description Condition: New. PRINT ON DEMAND Book; New; Fast Shipping from the UK. No. book. Seller Inventory # ria9781934575895_lsuk

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy New
US$ 25.69
Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: US$ 12.60
From United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds
Seller Image

Brown, Jane Thierfeld; Wolf, Lorraine E., Ph.D.; King, Lisa; Bork, G. Ruth Kukiela
Published by Future Horizons (2012)
ISBN 10: 1934575895 ISBN 13: 9781934575895
New Softcover Quantity: 5
Seller:
GreatBookPricesUK
(Castle Donington, DERBY, United Kingdom)

Book Description Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 14293667-n

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy New
US$ 25.68
Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: US$ 18.93
From United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds
Stock Image

Thierfeld-brown, Jane/ King, Lisa/ Bork, G. Ruth
Published by Autism Asperger Pub Co (2012)
ISBN 10: 1934575895 ISBN 13: 9781934575895
New Paperback Quantity: 1
Seller:
Revaluation Books
(Exeter, United Kingdom)

Book Description Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 220 pages. 8.90x6.00x0.60 inches. In Stock. Seller Inventory # __1934575895

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy New
US$ 37.76
Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: US$ 12.62
From United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds

There are more copies of this book

View all search results for this book