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    Advice from autistic college students on dealing with stress

    Good Morning All, I wanted to share our newest article: Advice from #autistic Adults on dealing with stress in college. Advice From Autistic Adults Please share
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    Advice from Autistic College Students

    Here is a link to an article with some advice from ‪#‎autistic‬ ‪#‎College‬ ‪#‎students‬ What Kinds Of Support Do You Get in College? ‪‬ Please share. #‎nothingforuswithoutus Let me know if you have any questions.
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    College Questions

    Hello all, I am looking for college students or recent graduates who are willing to take my 6 question survey. The questions come from parents of autistic high school students who are looking for advice from individuals who have lived the experience. The survey is anonymous and I will share...
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    College Search Website for Autistic Students Available

    I am so excited because I just finished uploading the information to my college search database (Version 2.0). I have been working on this for a month now and I thought it would take me longer. I am happy to announce that the new College Search Website for Autistic Students is available to the...
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    College Readiness Guide

    Thanks - I just wasn't sure where to put it.
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    College Readiness Guide

    I also posted this information in the parenting forum, but I wasn't sure if everyone would see it there so I thought I would also put it here. The College Readiness Guide at Home outlines academic skills, self-advocacy skills, life skills and even self confidence skills that teens/ adults need...
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    Autistic Student College Search Database

    Hello All, I am so excited for 2 reasons: 1. I am launching my college search database for autistic students tomorrow (March 31) It is only the first version and I already have plans for upgrades, but I have been working on this for months and am very excited. 2. I was interviewed about said...
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    Accidental Ableism

    I agree with you and I was not trying to address those issues at all. However there are many levels of discrimination and it is important for all of us to be aware that the more subtle forms can be just as damaging because they can 'slip by' without being recognized. Thanks for reading the...
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    Accidental Ableism

    Here is a link to an article I wrote that was just published on Autism Daily News - Let me know what you think: Accidental Ableism - Autism Daily Newscast
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    Why don't I make enough?

    This is a great idea - I actually have a lot of trouble with 'standard' cleaning products and started making my own years ago - it is soooo much cheaper- and healthier too. Also you mentioned you are creative and artsy - do you have a hobby you enjoy doing? If you do you might consider...
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    Building Online College Search Database for Autistic Students

    I thought I would give an update on what I have done so far. I have an excel spreadsheet of over 5000 colleges and universities across the country with their basic address, phone and website information. I am working through this and adding a link to any additional services they provide...
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    Anime fans

    My daughter loves anime and spends a lot of time writing her own stories on fanfiction.net under her favorite shows - Hellsing, Full Metal Alchemist and several others I can't remember right now - her online name is Catsvrsdogscatswin - check it out.
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    Building Online College Search Database for Autistic Students

    I am writing today because I am looking for input from autistic students (high school and college) and their parents. I am working on creating a searchable database to help autistic students choose a college where they can be successful as the current databases available online don't seem to...
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    Parental Acceptance Struggle with Aspergers

    As a parent of a teen on the spectrum I would like to think I have been accepting and supportive, but I realize that it is not always true. This was particularly true of her social skills. We constantly pushed her during grade school to get involved and socialize, when she really had no...
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    Finding a College - Where Do We Start?

    Post secondary transition planning actually starts with the question: "What is the final goal?" I think for most parents the answer would be: Getting a job they enjoy and that pays a livable wage. But autistic teens and young adults don't necessarily adhere to the same schedule as their NT...
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    dawn-marcotte's Blog

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    Top Colleges for Autistic Students

    There are over 3000 colleges and universities in the United States. That doesn't even count the online schools. So how does an autistic high school student (and their parents) decide where to go to college, or even if college is the right choice for them. I have a 15 year old daughter so this...
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    Parents with Asperger's view on punishment

    We learned early on that 'punishment' really didn't work for our AS child. Direct consequences however did. We also modified our expectations for behavior once we got the diagnosis (she was in kindergarten) We would work on one behavior at a time (sitting still was a big one) until she was...
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    Diagnosis of HFA at 2.5 year old: How does this affect my child?

    It is great that you have a diagnosis so early. Many studies have shown that early intervention can help our kids later on. At this age and probably until she starts school I would suggest focusing on social skills (eye contact etc) and sensory activities. She may not seem like she has issues...
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    Comment by 'Dawn Marcotte' in 'Microexclusions'

    I am so sorry you feel this way. I think perhaps you are putting words into the mouths of people you have never even met. I don't deny that there certainly are some people who believe exactly as you say and don't want 'lower classes' mixing with them. But I also know that there are people who...
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