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College on the Autism Spectrum

A Parent's Guide to Students' Mental Health and Wellbeing
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Laurie Leventhal-Belfer is a psychologist based in Northern California who specializes in taking a developmental approach to psychopathology across the life span. She has worked with children, adolescents, and young adults with Anxiety, Depression, Stress and Coping. She has also worked with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and their families for 28 years and has published 2 books with JKP previously. Laurie is an Adjunct Lecturer in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences in the School of Medicine, Stanford University.
Foreword; Preface; 1: Being on the Spectrum; 2: The Transition to College-How Parents Can Help; 3: College Freshman Basics; 4: Emotional Challenges; 5: Mental Health Issues; 6: Mental Health Services in Today's Colleges; 7: Lessons Learned and Looking Forward; Appendices; References; Further Reading
Laurie has been working with high functioning children and adolescents on the autism spectrum and their families for 28 years and her experience and wisdom have contributed to writing a highly recommended guide for parents. The guide will encourage the mental health and well being of the college student who has autism as well as their parents.
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