First class support for college students on the autism spectrum : practical advice for college counselors and educators / Michael W. Duggan.

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

My first failure -- The phantom success story -- The first year of college : what to expect and how to help students succeed -- Anxiety : the silent partner -- Technology : our friend and enemy -- From friendships to dating to sex -- Career exploration and life after college : what's next? -- Regarding developmental and intellectual disabilities -- What makes a good counselor? -- Autismerica : one of the proudest accomplishments of my career -- Llssons Learned from the field of rehabilitation counseling for professionals and parents alike -- Effective teaching interventions -- Teaching interpersonal communications -- What students on the spectrum want the test of us to know -- What I wish parents, students, and everyone else would know -- Taking care of yourself -- Concluding thoughts.

College students with autism can face many difficulties in adult life that can be overlooked as they strive for academic success. This book shows how college counselors and other staff can support students with autism in their everyday life, taking into consideration relationships, mental health, and independent living skills.

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