Eric Endlich, Ph.D.

This is an article for counselors in the college admissions field on how to guide autistic students.

This groundbreaking study of 150 adults worldwide tells the story of "The Lost Generation."
“This book draws you in like no other. It is poignant, joyous, informative, and authentic, all at the same time. It is a must read for all pre-service and in-service teachers working with neurodiverse students. The historical evolution of autism described in this book will be an eye opener for many. The voices of the lost generation of older autistic adults is extremely moving. It is powerful story… Show more

This groundbreaking study of 150 adults worldwide tells the story of "The Lost Generation."
“This book draws you in like no other. It is poignant, joyous, informative, and authentic, all at the same time. It is a must read for all pre-service and in-service teachers working with neurodiverse students. The historical evolution of autism described in this book will be an eye opener for many. The voices of the lost generation of older autistic adults is extremely moving. It is powerful story telling at its best! Perhaps the most unique aspect of this book is the way stories and facts are woven together with global survey data from older autistic individuals to create an international tapestry of lives and experiences that is hard to forget.”
- Manju Banerjee, Ph.D., Vice President of Educational Research and Innovation, Associate Professor, School of Educational Research and Innovation, Landmark College Show less

Why do autistic students struggle so much in college? How can recent research on older autistic adults and “camouflaging” shed light on the troubles of young adults? This deeply personal article points to some possible remedies.

The study of the psychology of humor integrates such diverse areas as child development, ego defenses, stereotyping, and creativity. In this undergraduate elective, students learned to apply psychological theories of humor to understand both popular humor and experiences in everyday life. The course combined readings, discussions, audiovisual materials, student presentations, and written projects.

50 adult clients at college counseling centers completed scales measuring depression, attributions for their primary problem and its expected improvement, and locus of control. Subjects who were more depressed made relatively internal and stable attributions for their primary problems, were less likely to believe they would improve, and expressed more belief in the importance of chance and powerful others. As a group, subjects tended to view their improvement as more internal and controllable… Show more

50 adult clients at college counseling centers completed scales measuring depression, attributions for their primary problem and its expected improvement, and locus of control. Subjects who were more depressed made relatively internal and stable attributions for their primary problems, were less likely to believe they would improve, and expressed more belief in the importance of chance and powerful others. As a group, subjects tended to view their improvement as more internal and controllable than the cause of their problems. The results suggest that knowledge of clients' attributions for their problems could prove relevant to the treatment of depression. Show less