In this interview series, Maureen Perkins talks to STS about supporting her son’s transition to college. Perkins and her son used their understanding of his autism to create and follow a matriculation plan that worked for him and allowed him to thrive. Do you have experience with auditing classes, or is your student considering it? You might also like to hear from college transition consultant Susan Woods on auditing.
Parent Perspective: Autism and Auditing Community College Classes
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Contributor Maureen Perkins is a 48-year-old mother of five. In 1995 her son Daniel was born and at the age of eighteen months, he was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. With this shift in every day life, Maureen and her husband decided in 1995 that she should quit her job at the state auditor’s office to be Daniel’s full-time aid and advocate. Through a great deal of research, travel, and legal battles, she was able to give Daniel the tools to graduate with honors and begin a career in his chosen field.
Originally published on Stairway to STEM by Maureen Perkins
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- Brief discussion of one student's success auditing classes on a community college campus in preparation for the transition to higher ed.
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