Asperger Syndrome: Transition To College & Work

Narrated by Drew Couldter, a student with Asperger Syndrome (AS), Transition To College & Work details the things people with AS need to do to prepare for college and to find and hold a job. In separate interviews Dr. Peter Gerhardt, Ed.D. of Rutgers University describes advocating for people with AS and helping them find jobs.

Mary Beth Berry and Ann Binder describe how they can analyze their strengths, research opportunities, advocate for themselves and succeed in a career; The video deals with many important topics such as:

1. Differences between college and high school
2. College search and selection process, legal limitations on parents' role at college
3. Step-by-step college preparation checklist for each year of high school, etc.
4. Job match - self analysis, talking in employer's language
5. Disclosure issues in the workplace
6. How to negotiate accomodations, and other topics.

Available As: DVD format
Produced By: Coulter Video
Running Time: 57 minutes