Students with Asperger Syndrome: A Guide for College Personnel
Whether an institution of higher education provides support through its Office of Disability Services or offers specialized programs to meet the needs of students with Asperger Syndrome, this book will assist in meeting the needs of this academically capable, yet challenging group of students through practical, easy-to-implement ideas and strategies. --Susan Kabot, Ed.D., CCC-SLP, director, Mailman Segal Institute, Nova Southeastern University<br /><br />Wolf, Brown, and Bork have woven their many years of professional research, direct service experience, and personal passion for students with Asperger Syndrome into this comprehensive guide. The field of higher education has long awaited a book of such breadth and depth of expertise in this area, and it will be an essential resource not only for professionals who work directly with this population, but for all college personnel, offices, and departments that interface with students. --Lisa King, M.Ed., Higher Education and Autism Spectrum Disorders, Inc.<br /><br />Wolf, Brown, and Bork offer a framework fundamentally shifting how we think about Asperger Syndrome. By bringing us into the worlds of college-level students with Asperger Syndrome, they challenge us to think outside the box. Through concrete examples, their clear and insightful presentation teaches us that by broadening and enriching our perspectives, we can broaden and enrich the lives of students with Asperger Syndrome, thereby enabling them to contribute meaningfully to society. Isn't that what higher education is all about? --Jo Anne Simon, attorney and associate professor, Fordham University School of LawWolf, Brown, and Bork offer a framework fundamentally shifting how we think about Asperger Syndrome. By bringing us into the worlds of college-level students with Asperger Syndrome, they challenge us to think outside the box. Through concrete examples, their clear and insightful presentation teaches us that by broadening and enriching our perspectives, we can broaden and enrich the lives of students with Asperger Syndrome, thereby enabling them to contribute meaningfully to society. Isn't that what higher education is all about? --Jo Anne Simon, attorney and associate professor, Fordham University School of LawWhether an institution of higher education provides support through its Office of Disability Services or offers specialized programs to meet the needs of students with Asperger Syndrome, this book will assist in meeting the needs of this academically capable, yet challenging group of students through practical, easy-to-implement ideas and strategies. --Susan Kabot, Ed.D., CCC-SLP, director, Mailman Segal Institute, Nova Southeastern University