Independence, social, and study strategies for young adults with autism spectrum disorder : the BASICS college curriculum /: the BASICS college curriculum. (2014)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Michelle Rigler, Amy Rutherford and Emily Quinn.
• Authors: Rigler, Michelle; Rutherford, Amy; Quinn, Emily
• Contents: Acknowledgments. Introduction. 1. Transitions. Lesson 1: Life Skills Development. Lesson 2: Self-Advocacy. Lesson 3: Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorders. 2. Organization in Academics. Lesson 1: Planning Systems. Lesson 2: Managing Time and Assignments. Lesson 3: Setting Goals. 3. Communication in Academics. Lesson 1: Using a Syllabus. Lesson 2: Monitor your Progress. Lesson 3: Academic Communication. 4. Organization in Life. Lesson 1: Medical Health. Lesson 2: Daily Habits. Lesson 3: Self-Care. Lesson 4: Know Your Resources. 5. Communication in Personal Life. Lesson 1: Active Communication. Lesson 2: Sharing the Conversation. Lesson 3: Personal Space and Tone of Voice. 6. Stress Management. Lesson 1: Symptoms and Triggers of Stress. Lesson 2: Stress to Anger: Controlling your Emotional Response. Lesson 3: Coping Strategies to Reduce Stress. Lesson 4: Know your Resources. 7. Personal Responsibility in Academics. Lesson 1: Attendance. Lesson 2: Out-of-Class Assignments. Lesson 3: Group Work. Lesson 4: Study Habits. Lesson 5: Major/Work/Career. 8. Campus Social Life. Lesson 1: The Campus Social Structure. Lesson 2: Learning Opportunities. Lesson 3: Balancing It All. 9. Relationships. Lesson 1: Defining Relationships. Lesson 2: Recognizing Relationship Levels. Lesson 3: Sexuality and Gender Identity. Lesson 4: Non-Optional Social Compliance. Next Steps. Appendix A – BASICS Chart Student Example. Appendix B - Guided Discussion. References.
• Publisher Details: London : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Publication Date: 2014
• Extent: 1 online resource (232 pages)
• Subjects: 616.85/88200842; STUDY AIDS / College Guides; Autism spectrum disorders -- Patients -- Life skills guides; Young adults -- Life skills guides; Autistic people -- Life skills guides; Child Development Disorders, Pervasive; Young Adult; Study & Learning Skills: General; Teaching Of Autistic Students
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781784500603; 1784500607
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