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Leaving home and moving to college or university can be a daunting experience. In this easy-to-use book, Rosemary Martin provides guidance and invaluable advice for students on the autism spectrum as they plan for and settle into college life. Packed with straightforward methods for coping and succeeding away from home, this book focuses on the particular needs of people with Asperger Syndrome, and covers every aspect of student life - from how to get up on time for lectures, to the art of living with other people and attending to the basics of personal health care. Rosemary Martin's helpful hints encourage everyone to make the most of student life in a style that suits them and reassure the reader that going to college is a big deal for every student, regardless of whether or not they are on the autism spectrum. This cheerful and pragmatic guide is an absolute must for any student on the spectrum about to embark on a university or college education.
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Rosemary originally wrote this book for her son to prepare him for life at university. She is a lawyer by profession and lives in Surrey, UK.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
My son is about to embark on the university experience. He has Asperger's syndrome and does not want this to hold him back in his chosen career path. I read the book and found it an easy read, a modern view with some very good tips and is well written by the author with good understanding for the problems that any person on the spectrum might encounter.
I would recommend this book.
I would recommend this book.
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Practical, easy to read, very detailed--clearly a voice of experience!
19 April 2011
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I bought this book as a birthday present for our son, an extremely bright, high functioning student with Asperger's who will be spending his summer after 10th grade at two university/college academically challenging programs. He'll be away from home for a total of 6 weeks, living in dorms and getting a taste of college life. We have no concerns about his meeting the academic challenges, but the executive skills of day-to-day life, living with a room-mate, sharing a bathroom and other living space, housekeeping, managing his free time, getting to bed/waking up on time will need some guidance.
"Top Tips" is clearly written from the perspective of a parent who knows her son well and the challenges he's likely to encounter on his path to independence. The tone is completely accessible, and the advice is down-to-earth, practical and detailed. It covers everything from arriving on campus, bathroom etiquette (including remembering to wear some sort of clothing when walking from room to bathroom), budgeting, making good food choices, taking good physical and mental care of self, socializing, checklists of things to take to college, step-by-step instructions for basic routines, such as waking up, getting ready for school in the morning, etc. For someone unfamiliar with Asperger's or similar challeges, the detailed level of instruction may seem ridiculous (for example, in the morning, upon arrival to the bathroom, remember to pee). Believe me, it's just the right level for many kids whose brains are otherwise occupied in the morning (e.g. solving global warming) while they should be focusing on heading out to class.
The author is British, and although she partnered with a US college grad to "Americanize" this edition, there's still some verbiage that some kids may trip over (references to "loos" for toilet; "freshers" for freshman, etc.). As an avid Dr. Who fan, my son is quite fluent in British-speak, so the language doesn't bother him. The illustrations are simple, manga-style drawings which also immediately appealed to our manga-drawing son.
All in all, a very helpful book. I just ordered a second copy to give to our son's ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) program counselor at school. Highly recommend!
"Top Tips" is clearly written from the perspective of a parent who knows her son well and the challenges he's likely to encounter on his path to independence. The tone is completely accessible, and the advice is down-to-earth, practical and detailed. It covers everything from arriving on campus, bathroom etiquette (including remembering to wear some sort of clothing when walking from room to bathroom), budgeting, making good food choices, taking good physical and mental care of self, socializing, checklists of things to take to college, step-by-step instructions for basic routines, such as waking up, getting ready for school in the morning, etc. For someone unfamiliar with Asperger's or similar challeges, the detailed level of instruction may seem ridiculous (for example, in the morning, upon arrival to the bathroom, remember to pee). Believe me, it's just the right level for many kids whose brains are otherwise occupied in the morning (e.g. solving global warming) while they should be focusing on heading out to class.
The author is British, and although she partnered with a US college grad to "Americanize" this edition, there's still some verbiage that some kids may trip over (references to "loos" for toilet; "freshers" for freshman, etc.). As an avid Dr. Who fan, my son is quite fluent in British-speak, so the language doesn't bother him. The illustrations are simple, manga-style drawings which also immediately appealed to our manga-drawing son.
All in all, a very helpful book. I just ordered a second copy to give to our son's ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) program counselor at school. Highly recommend!
Top Tips for Asperger Students: How to Get the Most Out of University and College
9 Jan 2012
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
I bought 3 books on this subject and this one I gave to my son to read as he is starting college. There are some great tips in there and it is easy to read.
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