First Asperger's College

There are many school for young students with an autism spectrum disorder, and they are many vocational college for students with various disabilities. But for the first time, a specialized college for individual with Asperger's Syndrom age 16-25: Priory Coleg Wales.

Not only will staff be appropriately trained and classes designed to best fit the student's learning style, but there will be an emphasis on job skills training, and independent living. Each student will also receive counseling and therapy to help better prepare them for the working world.

From my experience, a specialized school like this could be a perfect bridge for some of these students. When talking with colleagues who have worked with older Asperger's students, here are some of the main difficulties they face:

*Learning how to interview for a job

*Understanding personal space within a work setting

*Learning how to alter their behavior based on their setting

*Appropriate coping mechanisms for sensory difficulties

*How to navigate the social world of working

What areas have you found there to be a need?