Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Handbook Offers College Advice For Students With Autism - Disability Scoop

Handbook Offers College Advice For Students With Autism - Disability Scoop

Handbook Offers College Advice For Students With Autism

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A new guide released this week offers a step-by-step look at college life for those with autism —

offering tips on everything from classroom accommodations to dealing with roommates —

and it’s written by adults with the developmental disorder.

At over 100 pages, the handbook produced by the Autistic Self Advocacy Network

is said to be the first-of-its-kind to be geared toward individuals with autism rather

than parents or professionals.

It’s punctuated by first person accounts and frank talk, offering young people with autism

a look at the changes they can expect when transitioning to college both socially and academically.

The guide also touches on topics like self-advocacy, independent living and basics like

maintaining good eating and sleeping habits.

Dubbed the “Navigating College Handbook,” the guide is available as a free download or in print

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