{"product_id":"neurodiversity-and-college-a-parents-guide-for-autistic-students","title":"Neurodiversity and College: A Parent's Guide for Autistic Students","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook info:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neurodiversity and College: A Parent's Guide for Autistic Students (Paperback, 240 pages) – Future Horizons, 2025. Language: English.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eStudy this book before your children study for college!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSending a child off to college is a daunting experience for most parents, but if your child is neurodivergent, the challenge is magnified.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Even students with excellent academic preparation face difficulties in higher education, primarily related to communication, social skills, and sensory-based issues. This parent-friendly book, written by parents who also are college professionals, takes fear and mystery out of the college experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe new edition takes a detailed look at:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChanges and challenges for parents in college applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew and expanding college programs for autistic students\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe role of parents in the transition from being the advocate to supporting their student in self-advocating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Targeted for parents supporting autistic and neurodivergent individuals heading toward higher education and professionals within the field, this state-of-the-art resource has a plethora of easy to implement, practical solutions for students applying to, attending, and transitioning out of college.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the book I wish my parents had as they were guiding me through my education.” — Stephen Shore, EdD, Clinical Associate Professor of Special Education, Adelphi University\u003c\/p\u003e  \n\n                                         Editorial Reviews                   Review   \u003cp\u003e\"With increasing numbers of autistic students attending college, this practical look at important topics, such as bullying, online safety, and sleeping and sensory issues, that may arise during the college years will prove a beneficial resource for parents and students.\" — Library Journal\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Perfectly targeted at the nexus of parents supporting autistic and otherwise neurodivergent individuals heading toward higher education and professionals within the field, this state-of-the-art resource is packed with easy-to-implement, practical solutions for promoting success for students applying to, remaining in, and transitioning out of college. A resource that will help educate my students for supporting these individuals through the college experience, this is the book I wish my parents had as they were guiding me through my education.\" — Stephen Shore, Ed.D, Clinical Associate Professor of Special Education, Adelphi University; internationally known author, consultant, and presenter on autism\/neurodiversity issues. Autistic individual\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Relinquishing the role of CEO and teaching their autistic student to manage their life and education is scary for most families....These authors know this road better than anyone - on both a professional and personal level. They are the leading experts in the field and the best possible guides through this exciting but anxiety-provoking transition. Parents are so lucky to have this new edition, which covers everything you'd expect from authorities with the experience they have - how to choose a school, managing the admissions process, what shifting laws mean for students, the many environments they have to adjust to, and even how they can start planning for work after college. I will be recommending this book to all parents of students with autism who are even thinking about college.\" — Elizabeth C. Hamblet, College Learning Disabilities Specialist, College Transition Expert, and Author of Seven Steps to College Success: A Pathway for Students with Disabilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Jane Thierfeld Brown and Lorre Wolf have done it again! This revised and updated version of their groundbreaking book, The Parent’s Guide to College for Students with Autism, continues the critical discussion of how parents can support their neurodivergent children as they prepare for and transition to higher education. With decades of experience as scholars, educators, and (most importantly) parents of neurodivergent children, Jane and Lorre offer background, advice, and strategies that will undoubtedly empower parents, families and their autistic students for years to come. A must read for families!\" — Adam R. Lalor, Ph.D. vice president for neurodiversity research and innovation, Landmark College, co-author of From Disability to Diversity: College Success for Students with Learning Disabilities, ADHD, and Autism Spectrum Disorder and co-editor of The New Accessibility in Higher Education: Disrupting the System for an Inclusive Future\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"An essential guide for families of college-bound autistic students. This neuro-affirming book offers expert advice, practical strategies, and invaluable tools to navigate the complex transition to higher education. Drawing on decades of combined experience, the authors offer valuable insights on some of the most crucial aspects of the transition to college life, including making disclosure decisions, working effectively with disability services, and fostering communication between parents, students, and college staff. This essential resource serves as an important primer for leveraging the college experience as a foundation for successful future employment.\" — Laurie Ackles, Executive Director, Washington Neurodiversity Project\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"By demystifying the college experience their children will encounter, the authors make it possible for parents to be useful guides in this challenging transition. This book levels the playing field in significant ways, helping parents understand the limitations and opportunities of advocating for a student while demonstrating respect for the professionals who do this work every day. This new edition will “move the needle” for the field of college autism support, providing guidance for work that is challenging and rewarding.\" — Lee Burdette Williams, Executive Director, College Autism Network\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e           About the Author   Jane Thierfeld Brown is the Director of College Autism Spectrum, former Assistant Clinical Professor at Yale Child Study, Yale Medical School and retired Director of Student Services at the University of Connecticut School of Law. She has worked in Disability Services for 43 years. She holds an EdD from Columbia University, Teachers College and received an honorary Doctorate of Letters from Muhlenberg College in 2020. Dr. Brown consults with many families, students, school districts and institutions of higher education. She has appeared on Good Morning America, CBS News and NPR. Jane has co-authored Students with Asperger’s: A Guide for College Professionals, (2009) Published in Japanese 2017, the first edition of The Parent’s Guide to College for Students on the Autism Spectrum, (2012) and Behavior Management and Self-Regulation (2012) along with many textbook chapters and articles. She received the Ron Blosser Dedicated Service Award from AHEAD in 2019. Dr. Brown is married and has three adult children, two of whom are neurodivergent. They are a Fragile X Family. She lives in Connecticut.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDr. Lorre Wolf has worked in the disability field for more than 40 years. She received her undergraduate degree from Hampshire College, master’s degree in General Psychology from New York University and a doctorate in Basic and Applied Neurocognition from the City University of New York. She served as Director of Disability Services and ADA\/504 Compliance Officer at Boston University for 27 years, where she also held faculty appointments in psychiatry and in rehabilitation sciences. Prior to coming to Boston, she held faculty appointments in psychiatry at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine and the Columbia University School of Medicine. Dr. Wolf has taught at the undergraduate and graduate levels and is a national and international presenter on disability topics in higher education. She co-edited the text Adult Attention Deficit Disorder: Brain Mechanisms and Life Outcomes (2001, Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences) and was senior co-editor of Adult Learning Disorders: Contemporary Issues (2008, Psychology Press, Taylor and Francis). Dr Wolf also co-authored Students with Asperger’s Syndrome: A Guide for College Personnel (2009; 2017, Japanese translation; second US edition in preparation). She lives outside of Boston.                                           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