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03-09-2019 | Article

College Access, Success and Equity for Students on the Autism Spectrum

Auteurs: Amy L. Accardo, Kimberly Bean, Barbara Cook, Ann Gillies, Rebecca Edgington, S. Jay Kuder, Estyr M. Bomgardner

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 12/2019

Abstract

College may be considered a gateway to success, yet access to college is limited for young adults with autism. Given the research recommendations to elicit student experiences and to communicate among universities to improve college access, success, and equity, the present study examined the questions: What factors are perceived as pathways to success or barriers to success by college students on the autism spectrum? What university provided accommodations and/or support services do they prefer? Participants from four universities completed surveys and semi-structured interviews. Findings from the multi-university study suggest the need to provide transition planning and systematic non-academic social and emotional supports from the start of the college experience as well as specific training for faculty, staff, and peers.

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Titel: College Access, Success and Equity for Students on the Autism Spectrum
Auteurs: Amy L. Accardo
Kimberly Bean
Barbara Cook
Ann Gillies
Rebecca Edgington
S. Jay Kuder
Estyr M. Bomgardner
Publicatiedatum: 03-09-2019
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 12/2019
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-019-04205-8

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