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3012
Supporting Students as They Transition into College: Expectations, Hope and Preparation*
Saturday, July 14, 2007: 8:15 AM-9:30 AM
Herberger Ballroom 5 & B (The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa)
The session will begin with review of research regarding the personality traits most closely connected with typical, successful college students, and those characteristics will be compared to the general challenges most commonly associated with ASD. Discussion will center on strategies that most effectively teach adaptive living skills necessary for the potential student to be successful at a typical, American college or university. An indepth discussion on strategies that provide support and assistance with this transition will be held. Emphasis will be on social skill development, communication skill building and self-assessment in addition to academic support.
Learning Objectives:
- Gain an understanding of the importance of preparing students with ASD who may be considering college no later than the middle school years
- Become aware of research describing the personal qualities of the typical, successful college student, and how those qualities may be assessed and skills taught to middle school aged children with ASD
- Recognize how to best assess barriers
- Recognize the needto assess challenges in academics and develop strategies and multi- disciplinary relationships that may help a student with ASD
- Become aware of the current options available to assist young adults transitioning into the college setting across the country, including a lack of services that provide wrap-around and community- based assistance.
Content Area: Education
Presenters:
Marc Ellison, M.A.
Coordinator, College Program for Students with Asperger's Syndrome Autism Training Center
West Virginia Autism Training Center
Marc has worked professionally for more than 22 years to provide person-centered support, services and advocacy to individuals with autism, their families and those who support them. As a member of panel groups, Marc has presented information to ASA attendees on other topics within the Family and Sibling Support content area.
Barbara Becker-Cottrill, Ed.D
Executive Director, Autism Training Center
West Virginia Autism Training Center
Barbara has been in the field of education and developmental disabilities for the past 26 years. She has served as the Executive Director of the statewide West Virginia Autism Training Center at Marshall University for the past 16 years and is also an adjunct graduate professor at Marshall University, teaching courses related to autism. She was recently appointed to ASA's Panel of Professional Advisors.