Download or read book Creating a Sense of Belonging for College Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder written by Hannah Gumbert and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Higher education institutions exist to prepare individuals academically, personally and socially for life after college. However, individuals with special needs, specifically those with "invisible disabilities" like autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are often overlooked or left out in discussions about higher education. The purpose of this study was to develop a greater understanding of how a sense of belonging affects a student's experience in higher education when they have a diagnosis of autism and how institutions can create a successful environment of belonging for their students with ASD. The study implemented a case study design and interviewed current students and staff members at a small private Christian college in the Midwest to accurately capture their experience. The results revealed that students with ASD are able to experience a sense of belonging when given the proper relationships and tools to succeed. Despite the limits of studying one single institution, other colleges and universities may significantly benefit from thoughtful consideration, adaption, and implementation of the results.
Download or read book Understanding a sense of belonging for students on the autism spectrum written by Bria Hoey and published by . This book was released on 2023 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A sense of belonging is the feeling experienced by a student based on their perception that they fit into an environment, encounter frequent positive interactions, and experience reciprocal meaningful relationships. Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) often misinterpret social interactions, relationships, and perceptions of how people feel about them which can directly impact their experiences with belonging. This qualitative phenomenological study was conducted to gain a deeper understanding of the perceptions of middle school students with ASD, more specifically with how they experience belonging, and what internal and external factors impact it. Five students participated in the study from three school districts in Delaware County, PA. Each student participated in two thirty-minute interviews. Participants shared that they felt a sense of belonging at school when they experienced positive social connections and could be their authentic selves. Participants identified factors that promoted their sense of belonging such as teacher and peer support, demonstrating the appropriate social skills in situations, and being given options or choices. Challenging peer behaviors like bullying, their own social motivation and a negative self-perception were all factors that decreased their sense of belonging. The role of perception became a key factor in the findings. Participant's view on their experiences may not be consistent with how staff or other peers would have experienced the same situations. It was important that the researcher only considered the participants' view for this study as that was the purpose. The participants shared what made them feel like they belonged and being their authentic self around peers and in class were key indicators. Leading to the conclusion that belonging lies the perception of the beholder. Everyone experiences belonging differently as each person perceives the world differently.
Download or read book Developing Identity Strengths and Self Perception for Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder written by Michelle Rigler and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2015-06-21 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Independence Social and Study Strategies for Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder written by Amy Rutherford and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2014-11-21 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Navigating College written by Melody Latimer and published by Autistic Press. This book was released on 2013-07 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Leaving high school and going to college is complicated for everyone. But if you're a student on the autism spectrum who is about to enter higher education for the first time, it might be a little bit more complicated for you. Maybe you're worried about getting accommodations, getting places on time, or dealing with sensory issues in a new environment. Maybe you could use some advice on how to stay healthy at school, handle dating and relationships, or talk to your friends and classmates about your disability. Maybe you want to talk to someone who's already dealt with these issues. That's where we come in. Navigating College is an introduction to the college experience from those of us who've been there. The writers and contributors are Autistic adults, and we're giving you the advice that we wish someone could have given us when we headed off to college. We wish we could sit down and have a chat with each of you, to share our experiences and answer your questions. But since we can't teleport, and some of us have trouble meeting new people, this book is the next best thing. So as you go back to school, check out a copy of Navigating College for yourself or your loved one. We ve done this all before--let us help you out.
Download or read book Developing Workplace Skills for Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder written by Michelle Rigler and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2016-07-21 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The BASICS College Curriculum presents a hands-on approach to learning essential independence and life skills for students and new graduates with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The fourth book helps young adults to develop strategies for successfully managing workplace challenges, both before they enter the workplace and during employment. Students or recent graduates are shown how to identify and develop strategies to overcome common challenges associated with ASD in the workplace. These include communication and social interactions with colleagues, working in a team, proactively and successfully managing workload, dealing with stress, and managing their emotions. Ideal for graduates to use independently or for students in their last year of college, 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 books in the BASICS curriculum for a complete program of self-development.
Download or read book College Success for Students on the Autism Spectrum written by S. Jay Kuder and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2023-07-03 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Helping both college faculty and student affairs staff enlarge their understanding of the experiences of students on the autism spectrum, this book provides guidance on putting supports in place to increase college success. Uniquely, the authors bring the perspective of neurodiversity to this work. Many individuals on the autism spectrum have been stigmatized by the diagnosis and experience autism as a negative label that brings with it marginalization and barriers through an emphasis on deficits. Autistic self-advocates within the neurodiversity movement are leading the charge to rethinking autism as neurodiversity, and to celebrating autism as central to identity. Neurodiversity is not a theory or a way of being, it is a fact, and neurological diversity should be valued and respected along with any other human variation such as race, ethnicity, gender, and sexuality.The book provides the practical guidance needed to help neurodivergent students succeed, with chapters that address a variety of key issues from the transition to college to career readiness after graduation. The authors address support services, faculty and staff roles, and enhancing academic success. They also cover navigating the social demands of college life, working with families, and mental health. The final chapter brings it all together, describing the elements of a comprehensive program to help this student population succeed.Difficulties with social interaction and communication are one of the defining characteristics of autism and often persist into adulthood. It can be assumed that difficulties with social interaction and communication may also impact college success, both socially and academically. But the answer for these students is not necessarily to try to "fix" these issues, since the fact that these students have been admitted to a degree-granting program shows that they can be successful students. Instead, there should be an emphasis on helping faculty, staff, and students understand the diversity of human behavior while helping autistic students achieve college success through a support system and by providing accommodations and services when needed.
Download or read book Turning Skills and Strengths into Careers for Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder written by Michelle Rigler and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2015-11-21 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Educating College Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders written by Dianne Berkell Zager and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Similar to a handbook in its comprehensive description of the theory and research supporting current practices in the treatment of autism spectrum disorders, this interdisciplinary text shows how the existing knowledge base can be used to explore promising new possibilities related to the field's many unanswered questions.
Download or read book A Freshman Survival Guide for College Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders written by Haley Moss and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2014-06-21 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Going to College with Autism written by Emily Rutherford and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2016-05-09 with total page 111 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 provides students and professionals in higher education with information to better support individuals with Autism. The intended readership for this book includes educators and students in secondary and higher education, high school counselors, and high school transition specialists. 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, providing readers with a rare and unique perspective of what it is like to be a college student with Autism.
Download or read book From Disability to Diversity written by Lynne C. Shea and published by The National Resource Center for The First-Year Experience. This book was released on 2019-02-25 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Colleges and universities are seeing increasing numbers of students with a range of disabilities enrolling in postsecondary education. Many of these disabilities are invisible and, despite their potential for negative impact on students’ academic and social adjustment, some students will choose not to identify as having a disability or request support. Approaching disability from the perspective of difference, the authors of this new volume offer guidance on creating more inclusive learning environments on campus so that all students—whether or not they have a recognized disability—have the opportunity to succeed. Strategies for supporting students with specific learning disabilities, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, autism spectrum disorder or who display learning and behavioral characteristics associated with these profiles are described. A valuable resource for instructors, advisors, academic support personnel, and others who work directly with college students.
Download or read book Educating College Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders written by Dianne Zager and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-12-12 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Educating College Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders is one of the first books to specifically address the accommodation of students with significant learning differences in postsecondary education. Developed with the support of Autism Speaks, and piloted at Pace University, each component of this book is scientifically-based and provides a model of emerging best practices for college instruction involving students with ASD. The text is designed to give college faculty a deep understanding of students with ASD and help faculty to productively engage students with ASD, while also meeting the needs of all students in their classes. The strategies included in the manual are solidly grounded in principles of universal design and will prove indispensible for teaching college students of varying ability levels and diverse learning styles. A companion video shows clips of students and educators that are engaged in inclusive practices to illustrate approaches that have been successful in dealing with challenging situations in the classroom.
Download or read book Students with Asperger Syndrome written by Lorraine E. Wolf and published by Aapc Publishing. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For many students with autism spectrum disorders, getting admitted to college is the easy part. Surviving and succeeding can be quite another, as these students transition into a system that is often unprepared to receive them. Accommodating students whose disabilities very likely fall in social and self regulatory areas is a particular challenge for disability services providers who are not used to reaching out into so many areas of student life. This comprehensive book offers disability services professionals practical strategies for accommodating and supporting students in all phases of college life and beyond.
Download or read book Developing College Skills in Students with Autism and Asperger s Syndrome written by Sarita Freedman and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2010-05-15 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Going to college can be a daunting prospect for any young person, but for teenagers on the autism spectrum this is especially true. This book describes the unique needs that ASD students entering further or higher education are likely to have. The author identifies the key skill-sets they will need to develop in order to be successful in college and in life, and shows how they can be helped to develop these. She outlines the skills required for success in further and higher education in relation to the strengths and weaknesses of individuals with ASDs, and explains how those weaknesses can be ameliorated to enable success at college. Describing the unique accommodations and support that students with ASD will need, and the skills for which they will need particular help, she provides effective intervention strategies that can be implemented throughout the period leading up to college entrance. This book is essential reading for psychologists, special educators, educational therapists, high school teachers/career counselors, and other professionals supporting high school and college students on the autism spectrum. Parents of such students will also benefit from the ideas presented in this book.
Download or read book Realizing the College Dream with Autism Or Asperger Syndrome written by Ann Palmer and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2006 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Academic Ableism written by Jay Dolmage and published by University of Michigan Press. This book was released on 2017-11-22 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Places notions of disability at the center of higher education and argues that inclusiveness allows for a better education for everyone
