Freshman Survival Guide for College Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders : The Stuff Nobody Tells You About! by Haley Moss (2014, Trade Paperback)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherKingsley Publishers, Jessica
ISBN-101849059845
ISBN-139781849059848
eBay Product ID (ePID)203688248

Product Key Features

Educational LevelHigh School, Elementary School
Number of Pages160 Pages
Publication NameFreshman Survival Guide for College Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders : The Stuff Nobody Tells You About!
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2014
SubjectAutism Spectrum Disorders, Psychopathology / Autism Spectrum Disorders, Special Education / General
TypeStudy Guide
AuthorHaley Moss
Subject AreaFamily & Relationships, Education, Psychology
FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.3 in
Item Weight8.8 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6.1 in

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Intended AudienceElementary/High School
LCCN2013-048201
Dewey Edition23
TitleLeadingA
ReviewsCollege is an amazing chance to redefine yourself - which means lots of adventures, and lots of choices. Haley's book is chock full of the lessons she's learned along her own journey, a bundle which she's generously sharing Gfrom the front linesn++?. Covering day-to-day practicalities and life-changing decisions, the building blocks to your own unique college experience can be found right here., As students on the ASD spectrum and their families examine the possibility of college study and begin the selection, application and preparation for a college experience, they need all the help and advice they can get. A Freshman Survival Guide for College Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders is a gem of help and hope in that process. Individuals on the spectrum, their families and their advisors will all benefit from Haley's thoughts and experiences. Perhaps the most valuable aspect of this book is that Haley is LIVING this experience as she writes about it., As students on the ASD spectrum and their families examine the possibility of college study and begin the selection, application and preparation for a college experience, they need all the help and advice they can get. A Freshman Survival Guide for College Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders is a gem of help and hope in that process. Individuals on the spectrum, their families and their advisors will all benefit from Haley's thoughts and experiences. Perhaps the most valuable aspect of this book is that Haley is LIVING this experience as she writes about it. - From the foreword by Susan J. Moreno, CEO and Founder, OASIS@MAAP, MAAP Services for Autism and Asperger Syndrome, College is an amazing chance to redefine yourself - which means lots of adventures, and lots of choices. Haley's book is chock full of the lessons she's learned along her own journey, a bundle which she's generously sharing "from the front lines". Covering day-to-day practicalities and life-changing decisions, the building blocks to your own unique college experience can be found right here.
Dewey Decimal371.9/0474
Table Of ContentAcknowledgments. Foreword by Susan J. Moreno. Introduction. 1. While You're Still in High School. 2. Getting Ready for College.3. Dorm Life 101. 4. Academics. 5. Professional Development - Career Prep, Involvement, and More! 6. Social Life and Social Issues. 7. Stress and Mental Health. 8. Living Independently. 9. Home and Growing Up. Helpful Websites.
SynopsisHaley Moss is a 19-year-old student with High-Functioning Autism. She has recently completed her Freshman year at University of Florida where she is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology. She is also taking a minor in Disabilities in Society. Haley is the author of Middle School: The Stuff Nobody Tells ......, Haley Moss is a 19-year-old student with High-Functioning Autism. She has recently completed her Freshman year at University of Florida where she is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology. She is also taking a minor in Disabilities in Society. Haley is the author of Middle School: The Stuff Nobody Tells You About, she is a keen advocate for autism, and she is a frequent speaker at autism events. She has won numerous awards including a Hope for Children GTeen Hero Awardn++? and she was named one of the University of Florida's GGators of Tomorrow - Top 25 Freshman Leadersn++?. She is also a talented artist. Website: http://www.haleymossart.com/myART/Welcome.html Facebook: www.facebook.com/HaleyMossART Twitter: https://twitter.com/haleymossart., How do you know which college is right for you? What happens if you don't get on with your roommate? And what on earth is the Greek system all about? As a university student with High-Functioning Autism, Haley Moss offers essential tips and advice in this insider's guide to surviving the Freshman year of college. Chatty, honest and full of really useful information, Haley's first-hand account of the college experience covers everything students with Autism Spectrum Disorders need to know. She talks through getting ready for college, dorm life and living away from parents, what to expect from classes, professors and exams, and how to cope in new social situations and make friends. This book is a must-read for all students on the autism spectrum who are about to begin their first year of college, parents and teachers who are helping them prepare, and college faculty and staff.
LC Classification NumberLC4717
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