Beschreibung:
This practical college curriculum for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder teaches independence, social, and study skills that empower the student and enable academic success. An ideal textbook for ASD college programs or for student self-study, this curriculum provides hands-on help in the areas that students with ASD need it most.
The BASICS College Curriculum presents a hands-on approach to learning essential life and study skills for college students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This book focuses on the transition to college, developing key academic skills, navigating campus social life, and living away from home for the first time.
Ideal as a textbook for ASD college programs and suitable for students to use for self-study, it teaches independence skills, self-advocacy, organization, stress management, and social skills. Each chapter has a lesson-based progressive structure, providing valuable information and advice for the student, useful diagrams, practical exercises and workbook components that can be filled in at home or in class. Self-assessment tools ensure the skills from each chapter can be reviewed and adjusted as necessary.
Acknowledgments. Introduction. 1. Transitions. Lesson 1: Life Skills Development. Lesson 2: Self-Advocacy. Lesson 3: Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorders. 2. Organization in Academics. Lesson 1: Planning Systems. Lesson 2: Managing Time and Assignments. Lesson 3: Setting Goals. 3. Communication in Academics. Lesson 1: Using a Syllabus. Lesson 2: Monitor your Progress. Lesson 3: Academic Communication. 4. Organization in Life. Lesson 1: Medical Health. Lesson 2: Daily Habits. Lesson 3: Self-Care. Lesson 4: Know Your Resources. 5. Communication in Personal Life. Lesson 1: Active Communication. Lesson 2: Sharing the Conversation. Lesson 3: Personal Space and Tone of Voice. 6. Stress Management. Lesson 1: Symptoms and Triggers of Stress. Lesson 2: Stress to Anger: Controlling your Emotional Response. Lesson 3: Coping Strategies to Reduce Stress. Lesson 4: Know your Resources. 7. Personal Responsibility in Academics. Lesson 1: Attendance. Lesson 2: Out-of-Class Assignments. Lesson 3: Group Work. Lesson 4: Study Habits. Lesson 5: Major/Work/Career. 8. Campus Social Life. Lesson 1: The Campus Social Structure. Lesson 2: Learning Opportunities. Lesson 3: Balancing It All. 9. Relationships. Lesson 1: Defining Relationships. Lesson 2: Recognizing Relationship Levels. Lesson 3: Sexuality and Gender Identity. Lesson 4: Non-Optional Social Compliance. Next Steps. Appendix A – BASICS Chart Student Example. Appendix B - Guided Discussion. References.
