Many college campuses are diligently working to improve programming for students with Autism on their campuses. Increasing enrollment and demands often leave college professionals with questions about the best ways to support these students. Having a clear understanding of Autism and ways to assist those with Autism can maximize the college experience for both students and college professionals. This book is geared towards college professionals but also provides valuable information to secondary school special educators, families, friends, and students. At the end of each chapter, stories of…mehr
Many college campuses are diligently working to improve programming for students with Autism on their campuses. Increasing enrollment and demands often leave college professionals with questions about the best ways to support these students. Having a clear understanding of Autism and ways to assist those with Autism can maximize the college experience for both students and college professionals. This book is geared towards college professionals but also provides valuable information to secondary school special educators, families, friends, and students. At the end of each chapter, stories of success are shared with the reader. All of the voices shared are real-life stories from college students with Autism. These voices provide readers with a rare and unique perspective of what it is like to be a college student with Autism.
Emily Rutherford, Ed.D. received her Doctor of Education degree from Lamar University. She is currently assistant professor in the West College of Education at Midwestern State University. Dr. Rutherford has spent fourteen years working in public schools as a teacher, educational diagnostician, special education administrator, and as a university professor. Jennifer T. Butcher, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor in the College of Education Center for Doctoral Studies in Educational Leadership at Lamar University. Dr. Butcher has more than thirty years of experience in the educational arena as a public school teacher, administrator and university professor. Lori S. Hepburn, Ed.D. is currently the ARD Facilitator/504 Coordinator at Nederland High School, and she also serves as the district transition designee in Nederland Independent School District. She has more than twelve years experience in public schools where she has served in multiple capacities including special education teacher, transition specialist, dyslexia specialist, behavior specialist, administrator, and college professor.
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Contents Foreword Preface Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1: Defining Autism Chapter 2: Learning Differences Chapter 3: Self-determination Chapter 4: Passing the Baton through Transition Planning Chapter 5: Communication Challenges Chapter 6: Time Management Chapter 7: Developing Relationships Chapter 8: Personal Independence Chapter 9: Strategies that Work Chapter 10: College Preparation Weblinks Resources References About the Authors
