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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, I know advice for you will be all over the place. We are all commenting on what we know. And if it doesn't help you specifically, maybe it will help another reader?

What type of college does he go to? I suggest state U's where credits can easily transfer.
[b]How many credits per semester? I recommend 12.[/b]
Dropping classes should be OK - Ending a semester w/12 may mean starting with 16 or 18 credits. Student "trys-out" the schedule, drops a class or two early, or even takes a "WP or WF" if necessary. Classes can be retaken, grades can be replaced.
See if the college has any "General Studies" major that can be completed with the random classes taken.
If the college hasn't "kicked" the student out yet, for academic reasons, they are still being "successful enough". It only takes a 2.0 to graduate.

OP, again not saying this advise if for your son specifically, but may help someone.[/quote]

Dad of Asperger sonbacke.  We were the family who were surprised just how poorly son did when all the regular familial supports (which we as NTs take for granted) were removed.  DS just crashed - was sleeping in late, missed class, was not motivated, felt depressed, couldn't organize himself, room was a mess, etc.  I just wanted to add two points and then tomorrow will go locate the post I did a few months ago when we were facing sophomore year and still didn't have the sleep issue under control.  But to be brief, First, be sure you are engaged with the Office of Disability Services at your College or University.  Hopefully, you were up front in the application or essay about your student's issues.  Then during the summer preceding the first year the ODS will request a new round of testing.  Ours provided a list of acceptable testers.  DS went in for testing.  Then because DS had waived his FERPA rights (very important - remember your child becomes an adult and you cannot act as an advocate, talk to anyone on campus or work with ODS if you don't have that paper signed), and depth of disability, we went in to meet with ODS.  A caseworker is assigned and courseload is discussed.  My wife had already argued for a reduced courseload became the homework load in last year of public school was obscene for DS.  Well, it turns out that ODS will immediately suggest that.  So DS starts with 12 units instead of sixteen.  BTW, check, on some campuses, if you fall below 9 units you can't continue on on-site student housing.  WE lowered it to 10 the second semester because of all the difficulties DS was encountering.  This practice means your DS will not graduate in fouryears but if you are doing in-state or community college, your expenses will be much lower.  Also, DS couldn't find a job so took two core courses during the summer, so made up the missing courses and entered this year as a sophomore.  SEcond, if you work closely with ODS your DS will get the same accommodations he received under his IEP in high school (take your IEP with you when you meet with ODS - it doesn't follow your child into college but is very helpful for ODS to get a sense of what your child needs).  On some campuses your DS will qualify for a single or double if he has ADHD.  Some campuses provide copies of professors' notes.  Some provide seating in the front if large lecture hall.  Most will provide extra time on exams but DS will probably have to take the sealed exam to ODS and complete the exam there.  Each campus has its own set of rules and also varying commitments to helping the students.  Before you give up and think trade school, give the community college or in-state college option a good try while working with ODS, the writing center, the learning center, etc.  There can be a lot of "supports" that the school will provide that you may not know about.  Good luck!
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