A freshman survival guide for college students with autism spectrum disorders : the stuff nobody tells you about! /: the stuff nobody tells you about!. (2014)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Haley Moss.
• Other Names: Moss, Haley
• Contents: A FRESHMAN SURVIVAL GUIDE FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS: The Stuff Nobody Tells You About!; Foreword by Susan J. Moreno; Acknowledgments; Introduction; 1. While You're Still in High School; Thinking about the rest of your life; College fairs; College counseling and advisors; Finances; Special programs/schools for those with Autism Spectrum Disorders/online options; Standardized tests and college entrance exams; Applications, essays, and recommendations; Visiting campuses and pretending to investigate; Picking the right college; Grades; Prom; Graduation. What about my friends?2. Getting Ready for College; Housing arrangements; Dorm room essentials; What else to buy or pack; Important people; Accommodations; "Summer of learning"; Orientation and registration; 3. Dorm Life 101; Residence hall setups; Move-in; Buying and selling textbooks; Meeting your neighbors; Roommate issues; To disclose or not to disclose?; Avoiding isolation; Meal plans/food; Exploring campus; 4. Academics; Majors, minors, etc.; Career goals (jobs, graduate school, etc.); Class sizes and aiming for the best seat; Professors, teaching assistants, and graduate students. Distance/online learningGrades/grade point average; Exams; Academic help and tutoring services; Time management; Advising; 5. Professional Development: Career Prep, Involvement, and More!; Resumé/curriculum vitae; Involvement; Internships; Employment; Interviews; Clothing and dress codes; Internet presence; 6. Social Life and Social Issues; Meeting new people; Making friends; Prejudice; Student organizations; Greek life (fraternities and sororities); Dating, sex, and relationships; Nightlife and parties; Weekends; Sporting events; Social media; Drinking, drugs, etc. 7. Stress and Mental HealthHomesickness; Stress, anxiety, and feeling overwhelmed; Feeling lost; Depression; Your diagnosis; Counseling; 8. Living Independently; Taking care of yourself; Organization; Weather responsibility; Laundry; Shopping; Hygiene; The "freshman 15" and how to avoid it; Transportation/travel; To drive or not to drive; Finances; Safety; Health; A life without friends-feelings of isolation; 9. Home and Growing Up; Parent perspective; Guidance from parents; Helicopter parents; Coming home; You're an adult now!; Helpful Websites; Blank Page; Index.
• Publisher Details: London : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Publication Date: 2014
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 371.9/0474 371.90474; Coping With Disability; Autism spectrum disorders; College student orientation; College students with disabilities; EDUCATION -- Administration -- General; EDUCATION -- Organizations & Institutions; Autism spectrum disorders; College student orientation; College students with disabilities; Higher & Further Education, Tertiary Education; Education: Care & Counselling Of Students; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9780857009227; 0857009222
• Notes: Note: Print version record.
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