Realizing the College Dream With Autism or Asperger Syndrome: A Parent's Guide t

Realizing the College Dream With Autism or Asperger Syndrome: A Parent's Guide to Student Success

Realizing the College Dream With Autism or Asperger Syndrome: A Parent's Guide to Student Success
By Ann Palmer
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Pub
Number Of Pages: 176
Publication Date: 2005-11-15
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1843108011
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781843108016
Binding: Paperback

Realizing the College Dream with Autism or Asperger Syndrome is both a practical and a personal account of one ASD student's successful experience of going to college.
This accessible book focuses on how to get there and stay there: deciding to go, how to get in and how to get the most out of it. Ann Palmer advises parents and professionals how to prepare the student for the transition from school and home life to a new environment and educational challenge, and how to support them through potential problems such as academic pressure, living away from home, social integration and appropriate levels of participation in college. She offers helpful strategies that will encourage and inspire parents and students and show that college can be a suitable option for students with an autism spectrum disorder, as well as the basis for a successful independent life later.
This book is essential reading for any parent considering college as an option for their child, disability service providers in colleges and for ASD students themselves.

Summary: A Wealth of Knowledge
Rating: 5

This book is an invaluable resource for all college students and parents not just students with autism. A wealth of knowledge, I found myself using multiple color highlighters throughout this book b/c there were so many important things I wanted to remember and use.

Summary: An excellent resource!
Rating: 5

"Realizing the College Dream with Autism or Asperger Syndrome" by Ann Palmer is a 'must read' for any parent whose child is preparing for the transition beyond high school. A step-by-step practical guide to making the college decision and to achieving college success, this book handily addresses the concerns and issues all parents face regardless of a child's need level. As my own son with AS prepares for college in the fall, I am comforted by and look forward to incorporating Mrs. Palmer's tried-and-true methods for both realizing and holding onto the dream throughout his college years.

Summary: A must read for parents and professionals
Rating: 5

Ann Palmer shares the information that she learned on her own journey to enlighten those who venture on this path. The chapter on summer learning sessions and college strategies will assist parents as they plan and prepare their child on the spectrum for college life. Professionals supporting these students will gain a better understanding of the difficulties that these bright students encounter. More than a personal story, Ann uses her knowledge and experience as a professional to mentor parents, professionals and individuals on the spectrum as they enter this new life phase.