<p>When I posted my question on CC I was hoping I would get opinions from people who have been through this process and would have some understanding. Most of you do, and are knowledgeable and it is appreciated. I won’t even address some of the stupid comments that are made here.</p>
<p>The austism/asperger’s spectrum is huge and without knowing each indvidual(sorry I won’t use spell check because that wouldn’t be fair) it’s hard to say what would be good for one student and not another. Temple Grandin did well at her college because she had a undrstanding teacher .I don’t think it really would matter in her field of study that she might spell incorrectly (if that was one of her deficits) I don’t think the cows would care!</p>
<p>The real world is tough and college is not for everyone, but let’s just try to have an atmosphere where minds that think differently can excel. Otherwise, this world will be a dull and unintersting place and we can say goodby to individuals who can make a contribution to this world, if given a chance and some understanding. I’m not saying a free ride but spell check and grammar waived will not lower the standards of our institutions.</p>
<p>Back to the topic.<br>
I agree that a student might get lost in a larger institution (note, it was U. Delaware- honors) but even in a small school like Muhlenberg, if the student has severe executive function disorder, they will not get it together to get up for classes. I know a “bright” student at Muhlenberg who slept through his finals and is now transfering for a better “fit”
school. I also agree that a local community school might be a “safer” fit, but my son wants to be like everyone else of his school rank and SAT scores. We have given him the chance to go to a pre-college summer experience and he did great. Therefore, I will give
him the chance to go somewhere we all think he can excel.</p>