Most colleges and universities have Offices for Students with Disabilities and be sure to make contact with them when he
decides which college/university he wants to attend. My nephew, age 19, has Asperger's Syndrome too and he chose to begin
at a two year, community college to explore careers because he wasn't sure what he wanted to do in life. He is doing very well
in a Liberal Arts curriculum with allows him to take whatever courses he is interested in. One's first two years of college are
pretty much the same whatever your career major or college: English, Social Sciences and other "Core" subjects. Then, by his third year, he should be able to narrow down his career aspirations for his last two years toward a bachelor's degree. Nowadays, one needs a 4-year degree just to compete with other job applicants with so many degrees out there in the world.
Or has he looked into vocational training like Auto mechanics, Carpentry, Electrician, Plumbing, etc? These types of careers require
specific skills and in today's world of so many degree candidates such jobs often go begging for candidates. Many times they pay better, too. A good auto mechanic (with today's computer technology in cars) is always in demand! Remember after 9/11, there
was a demand for welders and people who could handle heavy construction equipment, not psychology and social sciences majors.
They didn't even need that many medical people when ambulances rushed in from other parts of the nation. They needed people
who could handle the remains of the victims and comfort families.
Whatever he chooses to study, let him do what he loves to do and the money will certainly follow in some way.
Good luck!
30 Aug 2007, 9:39 am
