Developing college skills in students with autism and Asperger's syndrome /

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by Freedman, Sarita.
[ 09. Reference ] Published by : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, (London ; | Philadelphia :) Physical details: 224 p. ; 23 cm. Subject(s): Teenagers with mental disabilities | Autistic children | Asperger's syndrome in adolescence. | Asperger-Syndrom. Year : 2010 09.  Reference Item type : 09. Reference
Location Collection Call Number Status Date Due
Autism Library Autism/Asperger's Room 118 AA Building Available

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Foreword -- Preface -- Part I. The many facets of autism. Becoming familiar with Autusim -- Part II. Skill sets. Introduction: skill sets for success ; Self-awareness skill sets ; Environmental skill sets ; Self-advocacy skill sets ; Organizational skill sets ; Asking for help skill sets ; Self-care skill sets ; Social skill sets -- Part III. Going to college. The big decision: to go or not to go? ; Colleges and professors helping students with ASD ; Are we ready? -- Appendix A. Overview of skill sets -- Appendix B. Helpful resources and websites.