Autism And College Life
There is a good article from Contra Costa Times entitled, “Berkeley students find bridge to college”, that you may wish to read. It talks about how students function in college after their specialized programs in high school are over.
As the article says:
All the challenges of freshman year are multiplied 500-fold when you’re also dealing with autistic spectrum disorders, says Janet Miller, director of Berkeley’s two-year-old College Internship Program for young adults with Asperger’s and similar disabilities.
It’s not a question of intelligence. It’s regular life they have difficulty with — getting up in the morning, prioritizing tasks, and taking care of themselves.
This is an important area to consider as your student is getting older and ready for college. Your local colleges may have programs similar to the one at Berkeley, or at least a student services department where they can find help… such as the DSS department at CSULB.
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