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26 Mar 2011, 7:49 pm

Are there any made, for AS diagnosed individuals? Or is it commonly not done (in the USA). And if these are made, what are they/would it be more helpful to have none made and just be a normal student?



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26 Mar 2011, 8:02 pm

Unless you have serious problems with Social Anxiety where class attendance and exam taking may require some accommodation to avoid unfair consequences, I think it's best to go through as any other student. If you need help studying, by all means, take advantage of tutors ... especially if the college has free or discounted services available. If you're high functioning, you can take responsibility to do what you need to do to make sure you accomplish everything that everyone else can.



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26 Mar 2011, 8:12 pm

But would it produce a disadvantage to procure the highest possible handicap to help yourself compete with other students, or avoid the large class presentations?

I find it alarming to consider the possibility of being confined to a social setting I am actually paying to be put into. And I wonder if I'm being overly cautious in my thoughts.

Thank you for the response btw.