The Aspie College, Work & Travel Survival Guide

by J.D. Kraus

Overview

The main objective of this book is to assist young individuals with Asperger’s and autism to overcome the big leap from high school to life outside of public education. The time right after high school can be a very frightening experience. What a person decides from this point on ultimately affects the rest of his or her life.

This book is not intended to tell the reader what to do with his/her life. Rather, its focus is on helping them transition, prepare, and hopefully succeed in whatever their future endeavors may prove to be—primarily higher education and work.

The book analyzes three important points.

The first one covers higher education and university/colleges. The book goes into detail on the steps in enrolling for a school, campus life, teachers, school surroundings, study tips, disability services, and more.

The next point explores the workforce and how an individual with autism can prepare for employment. This section includes: résumé building, job interview tips, commuting, managing money, and networking.

The final point reviews basic tips on traveling abroad, including how to pack, choosing an airline, what to bring, and how to behave and dress in a foreign country. Helpful Chapters Include:

To Go to College or Not

Preparing for College

Budget and Food

The Importance of Friendships and Down Time

Starting in the Workforce

Résumé Building & All That Writing Stuff

The Interview

New Surroundings

And more!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781941765128
Publisher:	Future Horizons, Inc.
Publication date:	05/27/2016
Pages:	236
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.30(h) x 1.00(d)
Age Range:	15 - 17 Years

About the Author

J.D. Kraus was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome in the fourth grade. J.D. is a Universityof Cincinnati graduate with a bachelor's degree in Electronic Media.

Table of Contents

Prologue: Who is This Book for? Foreword: Written by John Getgey, MSW, LISW Chapter 1: To Go to College or Not Chapter 2: Preparing for College Chapter 3: Applications & Scholarships Chapter 4: Entering College Chapter 5: Transferring Credits and Majors Chapter 6: Teachers Chapter 7: College Study Tip and the Classroom Environment Chapter 8: Community and On-Campus Life Chapter 9: Budget and Food Chapter 10: The Importance of Friendships and Down Time Chapter 11: The Final Push to Graduation Chapter 12: Starting in the Workforce Chapter 13: Résumé Building & All That Writing Stuff Chapter 14: The Interview Chapter 15: Sealing the Deal Chapter 16: The Many Facts of Traveling Chapter 17: New Surroundings Chapter 18: Family and Emergencies Epilogue: Final Notes Acknowledgements