Transition to University

University is often liberating because it doesn't have the peer pressure to conform with a group identity that arises in school classrooms and playgrounds etc. You aren't tied to being in one place.  On the other hand more is left to individual responsibility and you aren't being checked up on as in school. An important point to note is that lecturers may not be allowed to communicate with parents - university is a confidential arrangement with the student. Also universities vary in support strategy and some will provide student services support but not involve the lecturers. I've seen many cases where students with aspergers don't disclose or seek support at university because they want a fresh start, and parents don't know this is happening. You should be able to have a pre-start meeting with support and teaching staff present to discuss any issues, but you may have to get a consent form if you want to be informed of difficulties afterwards. You can also get a pre-start tour of lecture rooms, halls etc. Critical issues are students doing all the work required in an assessment (it seems not uncommon for students on the spectruim not to do bits of assessed coursework that don't interest them, or not to attrend lectures or practicals that dont interest them). Secondly can he write in clear english or does he have eccentricities of style? If he has dyslexia as well make sure that is also disclosed to get support. Otherwise University should be finem, and open up lots of possibilities.

University is often liberating because it doesn't have the peer pressure to conform with a group identity that arises in school classrooms and playgrounds etc. You aren't tied to being in one place.  On the other hand more is left to individual responsibility and you aren't being checked up on as in school. An important point to note is that lecturers may not be allowed to communicate with parents - university is a confidential arrangement with the student. Also universities vary in support strategy and some will provide student services support but not involve the lecturers. I've seen many cases where students with aspergers don't disclose or seek support at university because they want a fresh start, and parents don't know this is happening. You should be able to have a pre-start meeting with support and teaching staff present to discuss any issues, but you may have to get a consent form if you want to be informed of difficulties afterwards. You can also get a pre-start tour of lecture rooms, halls etc. Critical issues are students doing all the work required in an assessment (it seems not uncommon for students on the spectruim not to do bits of assessed coursework that don't interest them, or not to attrend lectures or practicals that dont interest them). Secondly can he write in clear english or does he have eccentricities of style? If he has dyslexia as well make sure that is also disclosed to get support. Otherwise University should be finem, and open up lots of possibilities.