Going to College with Autism: Tips and Strategies from Successful Voices

by Emily Rutherford, Jennifer Butcher, Lori Hepburn

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781475826142
Publisher:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication date:	05/13/2016
Pages:	110
Product dimensions:	6.30(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

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.

Table of Contents

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

Editorial Reviews

As an administrator for a non-profit that assists families of children on the autism spectrum, I get a lot of questions from parents whose children are transitioning from high school into adulthood. This can be a very scary time for families. This book is a great tool for me to share with both parents and students to help them through a transition into post-secondary education.

Caitlin Kruger

Students with autism face a unique set of challenges in the university setting. Building rapport with the student in the very beginning is essential and will allow a more consistent understanding of expectations, which eventually will encourage learning for the student. The information and experiences in the book should help guide a person to take a more diligent approach in understanding the challenges students with autism face, and improve the opportunities for success.

Kyle Mutz

In my work with education professionals in the area of special education and specifically transition to adult life, this book will be an invaluable resource in training those working with transitioning young people to life outside the school walls. The need for credible information and strategies to assist youth in learning to be self-determined individuals able to navigate adult life is great, and Going to College with Autism: Tips and Strategies from Successful Voices definitely meets and well exceeds that need.

Ami Cox