Succeeding in College with Asperger Syndrome: A Student Guide.(Book review)

Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, March, 2007

Succeeding in College With Asperger Syndrome: A Student Guide Harpur; J., Lawlor, M., & Fitzgerald, M. (2004). London, UK: Jessica Kingsley, $21.95

Each day thousands of students traverse college campuses, rush to classes, study, and socialize, all while trying to adjust to their new life. Unfortunately, many students with Asperger syndrome (AS) do not find the college experience an easy adjustment. Students who were once accustomed to intensive supports from teachers, parents, and counselors may now find themselves on their own as they navigate this bewildering new learning environment.

Harpur, Lawlor, and Fitzgerald (2004) acknowledge that students with AS do not easily acquire the skills needed to have a successful college experience. Their...

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