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Author Rigler, Michelle, author

Title Independence, social, and study strategies for young adults with autism spectrum disorder : the BASICS college curriculum / Michelle Rigler, Amy Rutherford and Emily Quinn
Published London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, [2015]

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Description 1 online resource
Series The BASICS College Curriculum
The BASICS College Curriculum
Contents Independence, Social, and Study Strategies for Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Chapter 1: Transition to College; Lesson 1: Life Skills Development; Lesson 2: Self-Advocacy; Lesson 3: Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder; Chapter 2: Organization in Academics; Lesson 1: Planning Systems; Lesson 2: Managing Time and Assignments; Lesson 3: Setting Goals; Chapter 3: Communication in Academics; Lesson 1: Using a Syllabus; Lesson 2: Monitoring Your Progress; Lesson 3: Academic Communication; Chapter 4: Organization in Life; Lesson 1: Medical Health
Lesson 2: Daily HabitsLesson 3: Self-Care; Lesson 4: Know Your Resources; Chapter 5: Communication in Personal Life; Lesson 1: Active Communication; Lesson 2: Sharing the Conversation; Lesson 3: Personal Space and Tone of Voice; Chapter 6: Stress Management; Lesson 1: Symptoms of Stress; Lesson 2: Stress Can Lead to Anger: Controlling your Emotional Response; Lesson 3: Coping Strategies to Reduce Stress; Lesson 4: Know your Resources; Chapter 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/CareerChapter 8: Campus Social Life; Lesson 1: The Campus Social Structure; Lesson 2: Learning Opportunities; Lesson 3: Balancing It All; Chapter 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: Back To Basics Chart Student Example; Appendix B: Guided Discussion; Bibliography; Index
Summary This practical college curriculum for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder teaches independence, social, and study skills that empower the student and enable academic success. An ideal textbook for ASD college programs or for student self-study, this curriculum provides hands-on help in the areas that students with ASD need it most
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes English
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Subject Autism spectrum disorders -- Patients -- Life skills guides
Young adults -- Life skills guides.
Autistic people -- Life skills guides
Autism spectrum disorders.
Young adults.
Autism spectrum disorders -- United States -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
Child Development Disorders, Pervasive
Young Adult
HEALTH & FITNESS -- Diseases -- General.
MEDICAL -- Clinical Medicine.
MEDICAL -- Diseases.
MEDICAL -- Evidence-Based Medicine.
MEDICAL -- Internal Medicine.
Autism spectrum disorders
Autistic people
Young adults
United States
Genre/Form Handbooks and manuals
Life skills guides
Form Electronic book
Author Rutherford, Amy, author
Quinn, Emily, author
ISBN 1784500607
9781784500603