College: Tips To Being Successful and Social
As a person on the Spectrum, I fine it incredibly hard to stay focused on projects that are due, studying, working ahead, etc. Here are a few things I learned so far in college that have helped me a lot. 1. If Your School Has Accommodations, Take Advantage of Them! It is required by law for each school to have some sort of accommodating services department. As long as you provide documentation of your diagnosis, you can get all the accommodation service you need. My school provides me extra time for tests, paid note takers, required accommodation seating in classes, and requires the instructors to let me type notes and essay. The department at my school has been extremely helpful in helping me be successful in school. I would highly recommend you keep in contact with your accommodations department! 2. Join Clubs/Extracurricular Activities! I know that being social is not exactly the strong suit of most people on the Spectrum, but clubs have really helped me with that. Yo...