Preparing for and going to college can be difficult for teenagers on the Aspergers Spectrum. Socializing is only one part of the challenge; anticipating greater independence, managing time, negotiating lots of social expectations.... all can present opportunities to use your strengths and learn some skills.

Online Resources:

1) Going to College is a website developed by the Virginia State Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services. It is a free website that you can use during the months while you get ready to apply for and head off to college.It can help you:

• learn how to use your strengths, learning style and interests to set goals for college;
• think about what to expect in college and what professors will expect from you;
• get some tips for good grades, accommodations and using technology; and
• learn what you can do ahead of time to prepare for and apply to college.

2) Watch the GRASP Video A College Professor's Introductory Guide (to their Students who are on the Aspergers Spectrum). It will help you think about ways to help your professors understand what you find helpful from them.

3) Visit the website Navigating College - a Project of The Autistic Self Advocacy Network. Their Navigating College book is downloadable in PDF format. To download the book, follow this link:
Navigating College Handbook (PDF, 1.79 MB)

4) Organization for Autism Research holds an annual college scholarship competition for people on the spectrum. You can find their information by using this link.