Teaching University Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Guide to Developing Academic Capacity and Proficiency - Softcover

Kimberley McMahon-Coleman And Kim Draisma

 
9781849054201: Teaching University Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Guide to Developing Academic Capacity and Proficiency
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1849054207 ISBN 13: 9781849054201
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2016

Synopsis

Strategies for supporting the learning of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in tertiary education

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About the Authors

Dr Kim Draisma is the former Head of Learning Development at the University of Wollongong, Australia. She has nearly 30 years of experience in Learning Development, having established the first learning support programmes and service at the university in 1985. During this time she has worked with numerous students on the spectrum and supported them to success.

Dr Kimberley McMahon-Coleman is the current Disabilities Specialist in Learning Development at the University of Wollongong. She sees numerous students with ASD in one-to-one consultations each semester, and works with Disability Liaison staff to help students develop their academic proficiencies.

From the Back Cover

Based on many years working with university students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), this book provides educators and support staff with practical strategies for addressing the challenges associated with ASD as they manifest in college and university environments. It explores common issues such as: Discipline matches and mismatches Interpreting expectations and codes of conduct Understanding and completing assignment tasks Rigidity of thinking Project planning Self-monitoring Multi-tasking and central coherence Case studies of individual students provide real world examples of possible issues and successful interventions, making this an essential resource for all those involved in supporting students with ASD in tertiary education settings.

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Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Publication date
2016
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1849054207
ISBN 13 
9781849054201
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
216