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28-07-2015 | Original Paper

Educational Experiences and Needs of Higher Education Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Auteurs: Ru Ying Cai, Amanda L. Richdale

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 1/2016

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Abstract

Little research directly examines the needs of post-secondary students with ASD. The experiences and support needs of 23 students with ASD enrolled in two universities and four colleges, and 15 family members were explored in 15 semi-structured focus groups. Thematic analysis identified five themes: core ASD features, co-morbid conditions, transition, disclosure, and services and support. Most students felt educationally but not socially supported; most families felt support was poor in both areas. Transition from secondary school was often unplanned, and disclosure of diagnosis usually occurred after enrolment, often following a significant problem. Many parents provided substantial student support. Thus disclosure of ASD diagnosis and meeting the individual needs of these students are important considerations as higher education enrolments increase.
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Titel
Educational Experiences and Needs of Higher Education Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Auteurs
Ru Ying Cai
Amanda L. Richdale
Publicatiedatum
28-07-2015
Uitgeverij
Springer US
Gepubliceerd in
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 1/2016
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-015-2535-1