Succeeding as a Student in the STEM Fields with an Invisible Disability
Succeeding as a Student in the STEM Fields with an Invisible Disability

Author: Christy Oslund

Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Published: 2013-04-28

Total Pages: 162

ISBN-13: 085700817X

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The STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) attract many students with autism, ADD, affective disorders and related invisible disabilities who are highly intelligent and analytical, but who, upon entering higher education, may find that they struggle with independent living and a different way of learning. This is a preparation guide for students and their families that explains everything they need to know about the university experience including classroom behavior, study skills, self-reliance, accessing support services, and when parents should and shouldn't get involved. Offering practical advice and strategies, this is a useful handbook that students can refer to again and again throughout their college years guiding them on their paths to becoming the inventors, scientists, engineers, and computer entrepreneurs of the future.

College for Students with Disabilities
College for Students with Disabilities

Author: Pavan John Antony

Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Published: 2015-08-21

Total Pages: 266

ISBN-13: 1784501018

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Sharing the personal stories of individuals with disabilities who describe both the challenges and successes of their time in higher education, and with a major section on the findings of broad ranging research into the experiences of such students, the book explores the current situation, what works, and how things can be improved. "You are not college material" or "you don't belong in college" are comments frequently heard by students with disabilities. Despite this, college education is now an expected part of the transition to adulthood for many individuals with disabilities. The book includes practical advice to encourage self-advocacy in students with disabilities, and to support the professionals who are facing the challenges alongside them. Covering cerebral palsy, autism spectrum disorders, intellectual disabilities, and much more, this is vital reading for parents, individuals with disabilities, school teachers, college professors, and professionals working with adults with disabilities.

Supporting College and University Students with Invisible Disabilities
Supporting College and University Students with Invisible Disabilities

Author: Christy Oslund

Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Published: 2013-11-21

Total Pages: 162

ISBN-13: 0857007858

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With increasing numbers of students with invisible disabilities attending college and university, faculty and staff find themselves faced with new challenges. This practical handbook provides lecturers, tutors, disability services, and administrative staff with an overview of the invisible disabilities they may encounter, dispelling common myths and offering practical advice to support the needs of these students. Students with invisible disabilities are often academically talented but struggle with certain aspects of higher education such as keeping track of appointments or maintaining concentration in lecture halls. By providing detailed information on a range of disabilities including autism, AD/HD, dyslexia, OCD, and affective disorders, this book facilitates a better understanding of the unique needs of these students and what their strengths and limitations may be. With ideas for adapting teaching methods, offering suitable accommodations, and improving institutional policy, this is vital reading for all university faculty and staff.

Succeeding as a Student in the STEM Fields with an Invisible Disability
Succeeding as a Student in the STEM Fields with an Invisible Disability

Author: Christy Oslund

Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Pub

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 9781849059473

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The STEM fields attract many students with autism and related disabilities who are highly intelligent, but who, upon entering higher education, may find that they struggle with independent living and a different way of learning. Full of practical advice, this is a useful handbook that students and parents can refer to throughout the college years.

Succeeding in College with Asperger Syndrome
Succeeding in College with Asperger Syndrome

Author: Michael Fitzgerald

Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Published: 2003-12-15

Total Pages: 275

ISBN-13: 1846424364

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College life is particularly stressful for students with Asperger Syndrome (AS) and the resources that colleges provide for such students are often inadequate. This much needed guide provides information to help these students prepare successfully for the rites and rituals of studying, interact with staff and fellow students, cope with expectations and pressures, and understand their academic and domestic responsibilities. How will I cope with the workload? What do I do if I feel ill? How do I make friends and initiate relationships with the opposite sex? Drawing on first hand interviews with AS students and direct clinical experience, the authors address these and many other questions thoughtfully and thoroughly, making practical recommendations. Succeeding in College with Asperger Syndrome demystifies the range of college experiences for students with AS. It is a must for these students, their parents and counsellors alike, providing benefits that will continue throughout the college years and beyond.

Turning Skills and Strengths into Careers for Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Turning Skills and Strengths into Careers for Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Author: Michelle Rigler

Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Published: 2015-11-21

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13: 1784500968

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The BASICS College Curriculum presents a hands-on approach to learning essential independence and life skills for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The third book helps young adults to translate their strengths and interests into possible careers and develop job-hunting skills that will set them on the road to success. Students are shown how to identify their unique skill set, write an effective resume, build a network of contacts, prepare for interviews, and secure that internship position. Other possible life paths are also explored including continuing in education and studying abroad. Ideal as a textbook for ASD college programs and suitable for young adults to use for their own self-study, each chapter has a lesson-based progressive structure, providing valuable information and advice for the student, useful diagrams, practical exercises and workbook components that can be filled in at home or in class. Self-assessment tools ensure the skills from each chapter can be reviewed and adjusted as necessary. The book can be used on its own or in conjunction with the other BASICS curriculum books to further develop essential life skills.

Perspectives on Diverse Student Identities in Higher Education
Perspectives on Diverse Student Identities in Higher Education

Author: Jaimie Hoffman

Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing

Published: 2018-12-14

Total Pages: 197

ISBN-13: 1787560538

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This volume provides educators with a global understanding of the challenges associated with the growing diversity of student identities in higher education, and it provides evidence-based strategies for addressing the challenges associated with implementing equity and inclusion at different higher education institutions around the world.

Independence, Social, and Study Strategies for Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Independence, Social, and Study Strategies for Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Author: Amy Rutherford

Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Published: 2014-11-21

Total Pages: 234

ISBN-13: 1784500607

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The BASICS College Curriculum presents a hands-on approach to learning essential life and study skills for college students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This book focuses on the transition to college, developing key academic skills, navigating campus social life, and living away from home for the first time. Ideal as a textbook for ASD college programs and suitable for students to use for self-study, it teaches independence skills, self-advocacy, organization, stress management, and social skills. Each chapter has a lesson-based progressive structure, providing valuable information and advice for the student, useful diagrams, practical exercises and workbook components that can be filled in at home or in class. Self-assessment tools ensure the skills from each chapter can be reviewed and adjusted as necessary.

Developing Identity, Strengths, and Self-Perception for Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Developing Identity, Strengths, and Self-Perception for Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Author: Michelle Rigler

Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Published: 2015-06-21

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13: 178450095X

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The BASICS College Curriculum presents a hands-on approach to learning essential independence and life skills for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The second book helps young adults to explore their identity and self-perception and encourages them to consider their personal characteristics and strengths, to help navigate college life more easily and to provide a starting point for thinking about future careers. Ideal as a textbook for ASD college programs and suitable for students to use for self-study, it focuses on reframing the student's perception of ASD by looking at personal experiences, the language of diagnosis, and ASD in the media and it encourages students to identify their strengths in social, group or work settings. Each chapter has a lesson-based progressive structure, providing valuable information and advice for the student, useful diagrams, practical exercises and workbook components that can be filled in at home or in class. Self-assessment tools ensure the skills from each chapter can be reviewed and adjusted as necessary. The book can be used on its own or in conjunction with the other BASICS curriculum books to further develop essential life skills.

A Freshman Survival Guide for College Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
A Freshman Survival Guide for College Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Author: Haley Moss

Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Published: 2014-06-21

Total Pages: 162

ISBN-13: 0857009222

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How do you know which college is right for you? What happens if you don't get on with your roommate? And what on earth is the Greek system all about? As a university student with High-Functioning Autism, Haley Moss offers essential tips and advice in this insider's guide to surviving the Freshman year of college. Chatty, honest and full of really useful information, Haley's first-hand account of the college experience covers everything students with Autism Spectrum Disorders need to know. She talks through getting ready for college, dorm life and living away from parents, what to expect from classes, professors and exams, and how to cope in new social situations and make friends. This book is a must-read for all students on the autism spectrum who are about to begin their first year of college, parents and teachers who are helping them prepare, and college faculty and staff.