Managing Asperger Syndrome at College and University [Paperback]

Juliet Jamieson (Author), Claire Jamieson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 16, 2006 | ISBN-10: 1843121832 | ISBN-13: 978-1843121831 | Edition: Pap/Com

Meeting the demands of student life can be tough, especially for students with Asperger Syndrome. This book is full of practical suggestions on how to make the post-16 educational experience a good one. Advice is based upon sound knowledge of theory and practice and includes:

• taking steps towards selecting the right course at the right institution
• coping strategies to use in academic and social situations
• advice to help students who are living away from home
• a CD containing time-saving resources
• how other students, tutors and disability services can help
• useful references and addresses showing where to go next.

This is an important text for students with Asperger Syndrome, their support staff and personal tutors in institutes of Higher Education, student counsellors, parents and Connexions advisors.

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About the Author

Juliet Jamieson, is a speech and language therapist specialising in ASD and coordinating mentor for students with AS at UCL. Claire Jamieson is a tutor at University College London and chair of the UCL Committee for People with Disabilities.

Product Details

• Paperback: 105 pages
• Publisher: David Fulton Publishers; Pap/Com edition (June 16, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1843121832
• ISBN-13: 978-1843121831
• Product Dimensions: 11.6 x 8.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,088,828 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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