After careful thought and deliberation, I thought others would find this interesting about our battle with Asperger Syndrome. If anyone would like to post about their trials and tribulations, please leave a link so we can read your story. :)
This is written in the third person.
After M had signed up for classes he sat down and made a weekly schedule of classes and other activities that he would have to do on an Excel spreadsheet. Having a chart or visual schedule displayed of what he is going to do and activities in advance can provide security and keep inappropriate behavior down to a minimum. This technique can also be used to prepare for any change in the normal routine and can be added to the visual schedule. First M typed in his classes, then he added the following:
• Breakfast/lunch/dinner
• Personal care/dressing (brushing teeth, washing face, shaving, etc.)
• Shower
• Laundry
• Commuting to and from classes
• Family Responsibilities
• Socializing
• Sleeping
• Time to Relax
• Cleaning room and bathroom
M made sure he allowed 11.5 or more study hours (3 hrs. for 1 hr. in class) in his visual schedule. When needed, M can add other activities:
• Sports
• Clubs
• Tutoring/Study Groups
• Meeting with Advisor
• Meeting with Faculty
M will make copies to post in his room and keep in his binder. Any changes can easily be done on the computer and additional copies made.
Creating a College Visual Schedule
Here are a few class makers that might come in handy:
office.microsoft.com- Weekly College Schedule
Keep your weekly class schedule up to date with this handy accessible template. Make a college schedule or student schedule with this weekly class schedule template for Excel. Enter the start time and time interval for your schedule, and time slots will be created automatically. Color code as desired, and even block out time to study. Take the hassle out of scheduling classes with this customizable class schedule maker template.
You can even use an app on your cell phone!
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