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Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders 3/2018

16-09-2017 | Original Paper

An Evaluation of Specialist Mentoring for University Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Mental Health Conditions

Auteurs: Rebecca Lucas, Alana I. James

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 3/2018

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Abstract

Mentoring is often recommended to universities as a way of supporting students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and/or mental health conditions (MHC), but there is little literature on optimising this support. We used mixed-methods to evaluate mentees’ and mentors’ experiences of a specialist mentoring programme. Mentees experienced academic, social and emotional support, although subtle group differences emerged between students with ASD and MHC. The quality of the mentee-mentor relationship was especially important. Mentors also reported benefits. Thematic analysis identified that effective mentoring requires a tailored partnership, which involves a personal relationship, empowerment, and building bridges into the university experience. Mentoring can effectively support students with ASD and/or MHC, but this is highly dependent on the development of tailored mentee-mentor partnerships.
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Metagegevens
Titel
An Evaluation of Specialist Mentoring for University Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Mental Health Conditions
Auteurs
Rebecca Lucas
Alana I. James
Publicatiedatum
16-09-2017
Uitgeverij
Springer US
Gepubliceerd in
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 3/2018
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-017-3303-1

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