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 Forum: General Autism Discussion   Topic: Question from a mom of autistic kid

SpectrumU
Posted: 11 Feb 2012, 6:12 pm 

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I'm not on the spectrum, but another mom - I'm going to ask my 16yo what he would say - your description sounds a lot like him at that age. My guess is that the big thing is dealing with the bullying. But FWIW, reading comprehension was never a big deal, but he did (and still does) have a preference...

 Forum: School and College Life   Topic: Kind of freaking out/ on the verge of tears

SpectrumU
Posted: 02 Feb 2012, 2:22 pm 

Replies: 11
Views: 2,297
^ word.

Also, some students find that using the organizing tools on a smart phone (calendar, to-do lists, reminder alarms) works well b/c they generally always have their phone with them.

 Forum: School and College Life   Topic: Should I get help from Disability Support Services?

SpectrumU
Posted: 30 Jan 2012, 3:55 pm 

Replies: 2
Views: 891
Yes, go talk to them! If you have documented your AS and have trouble with handwriting, you should be able to get accommodations for that - extra time and/or using a computer. But what's wrong with using a computer? In "real life" no one is required to hand write anything, except maybe to sign a leg...

 Forum: School and College Life   Topic: Professor issue how to deal with it?

SpectrumU
Posted: 30 Jan 2012, 3:45 pm 

Replies: 8
Views: 1,325
Have you introduced yourself to him previously, and told him you're on the spectrum? Then it would be easy(er) to say, "I don't know if I mentioned this before, but one thing I have trouble with is loud noises."

 Forum: School and College Life   Topic: looking for help at school.

SpectrumU
Posted: 28 Jan 2012, 11:48 am 

Replies: 5
Views: 1,255
Hi - there is a really good list of study tip suggestions at the Gettysburg College website. It's a really long link (and I'm not allowed to link yet :? , but it's called "Learning Strategies for Students with Disabilities." I also replied to your tweet with a link to my website that has the direct ...

 Forum: School and College Life   Topic: What is dorm Life like?

SpectrumU
Posted: 20 Jan 2012, 12:57 pm 

Replies: 23
Views: 7,924
if you've got documentation, quite a few colleges will treat a single room as an accommodation that a person on the spectrum needs; go talk with the disabilities office. Also, you could ask if there's a "quiet" floor or dorm anywhere on campus - some schools have those for people who don't want thei...
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