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Asperger’s Syndrome A GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING

GEEK. AUTISM. NERD. Asperger’s Syndrome A GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING. ASPIE. SCIENCE BUFF. ASD. LITTLE PROFESSOR. Asperger’s Syndrome coming soon to colleges near you!. In 2000-2001, 78,749 students were diagnosed with disorders on the Autism spectrum.

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Asperger’s Syndrome A GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING

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  1. GEEK AUTISM NERD Asperger’s SyndromeA GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING ASPIE SCIENCE BUFF ASD LITTLE PROFESSOR

  2. Asperger’s Syndrome coming soon to colleges near you! • In 2000-2001, 78,749 students were diagnosed with disorders on the Autism spectrum. • There are no clear statistics on the number of people attending college who have been diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome. • Evidence suggests that the number of students with AS continues to grow rapidly. • It is clear that many students with AS have been present on college campuses but their disorders simply went unrecognized.

  3. Personality Traits Challenges • Understanding non-verbal forms of communication • facial expressions, body language, etc. • Poor eye contact/conversation skills • Understanding unstated rules or expectations • Concrete style of thinking • Unawareness of how their behavior affects those around them • Hypersensitive to loud noises to loud noises Strengths • Intelligent • Superior knowledge in specific areas • Friendly • Supportive of others • Follow rules/guidelines when set • Excellent Memory • Pays attention to detail • Punctual • Reliable

  4. Something to think about… "It seems that for success in science or art, a dash of autism is essential" - Hans Asperger "After all, the really social people did not invent the first stone spear. It was probably invented by an Aspie who chipped away at rocks while the other people socialized around the campfire. Without autism traits we might still be living in caves" - Temple Grandin

  5. Tools for interactions with students • Personal Interactions • Establish trust to decrease conflict between you and the student • Establishing trust can be done through being kind, setting appropriate boundaries and getting to know the individual- take an interest in their interests • Be kind • Explain expectations and boundaries in a warm, concrete manner • Provide predictability to help them feel more comfortable • Be clear about times and reasons for office visits • Would be helpful to set up regular appointments if needed • Be willing to re-explain information as concrete as possible • It is helpful if you explain justification/reason when student gets “stuck” on topic

  6. Helping Students Help Themselves *Many times students are not set up with supports * Signs students may need support: • Resistance to change • Difficulty expressing needs • Repetitive verbal behavior • Preference for being alone • Does not like to interact with others • Little or no eye contact • Obsessive attachment to others • Hypersensitivity to sounds • Literal thinking style • Outstanding memory in specific topics

  7. Additional Resources Students with Asperger’s Syndrome: A Guide for College Personnel Wolf, L.E., J.T., & Kukiela Bork, G.R. (2009) My Semester With an Asperger Syndrome Student http://www.insidehighered.com/views/2008/07/07/yoder Articles by Persons with Asperger Syndrome Disorder’s http://www.aspennj.org/information_asd-articles.asp

  8. References Students with Asperger’s Syndrome: A Guide for College Personnel. Wolf, L.E., J.T., & Kukiela Bork, G.R. (2009) Supporting Individuals with Asperger’s Disorder in the College Setting: Understanding Characteristics and Using Strategies to Facilitate Success. Rinner, Kouann, University of Kansas Center for Child Health and Development (2010) Asperger’s Syndrome: Guidelines for JCCC Faculty, Staff and Students. Billingsley, Mary Jean (2006)

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