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How Do We Start Searching For A College For Our Aspergers Daughter?
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She is only a sophmore, but we thought we better start now so we can do our research and narrow it down to two or 3. She doesn't have a specific degree in mind so we are pretty open - any ideas where to start?

posted October 13, 2014
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I am a university professor. If a student is registered with the office of disabilities, professors are required to meet her accommodation requirements.But, the office is not allowed to provide professors with specifics, so it is a good idea to let each professor know behaviors or issues unique to each child. If a professor knows that a student can panic and run out of class, s/he will be more understanding and less likely to make things worse.

posted October 14, 2014
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Contact the college of interest's department for students with disabilities and meet or have a phone interview with one of the advocates. My daughter attends a state college. She has a wonderful advocate on campus. Professors seem to be absolutely wonderful or absolutely ignorant when it comes to meeting her accommodations. Her disability advocate is quick to end any problems. Her accommodations include leaving class without explanation when experiencing a panic attack and testing in a secluded room. My daughter can only handle 1 online and 1 campus class a semester. She can't drive, so I sit and wait for her. The reason I WAIT is that she has a long history of panicking in class and BOLTING. I use to have to track her down until I'd find her sobbing, hidden behind a bush or fountain. So I wait...

posted October 13, 2014
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I wish the Internet existed when I was in high school or college. At least you can look up interests and think about realistic goals. I'd look at majors first and the right college second. Student debt can be an issue so look at costs and consider if a major is a worth it.

posted October 13, 2014
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Forbes had a recent article that may be of interest: http://www.forbes.com/sites/paigecarlotti/2014/...

posted October 13, 2014

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