Acknowledgements. Preface. 1. My first failure. 2. The phantom success story. 3. The first year of college: what to expect and how to help students succeed. 4. Anxiety: the silent partner. 5. Technology: our friend and enemy. 6. Relationships: from friendships to dating and sex. 7. Career exploration and life after college: what's next? 8. Regarding developmental and intellectual disabilities. 9. What makes a good counselor? 10. Autismerica: one of the proudest accomplishments of my career. 11. For parents and professionals alike: lessons learned from the field of rehabilitation counseling. 12. Effective teaching interventions. 13. Teaching interpersonal communications. 14. What students on the spectrum want the rest of us to know. 15. What I wish parents, students, and everyone else would know. 16. Taking care of yourself. 17. Concluding thoughts. Epilogue.
How to support college students with autism and help them to thrive in their everyday lives
Michael Duggan is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor. He has worked as a community college counselor for nearly 20 years. He lives in Illinois, USA.
Dr. Michael Duggan has been a dedicated and effective advocate for
students on the autism spectrum and their families for over 20
years. He has created the ultimate guide to show how to assist
these students and their families with the daunting task of the
transition from high school to college. This book is a
compassionate, step-by-step companion for college counselors and
aspiring college students to deal with everything from friendships,
romance, academic success to disability support services.
*Maria Rago, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist*
I had the good fortune to work with Michael at the College of
DuPage and saw the beginnings of his work with Autismerica. This
amazing book translates his experiences into practical tips for
anyone working with students on the spectrum who want to provide a
supportive, successful environment. Highly recommend!
*Dr. Lisa Stock, Dean of Academic Affairs, Ellsworth Community
College*
This book, which addresses college advisors and counselors,
faculty, and parents, is the key to uniting a team of support for
any college student with autism. Dr. Duggan has given us an
accessible, upbeat, and realistic guide, with clear advice for a
wide range of challenging situations.
*Karin Evans, PhD, Professor of English, College of DuPage*
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