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Full Text from SpringerLink Understanding the Needs of Autistic Post-Secondary Students
| Title: | Understanding the Needs of Autistic Post-Secondary Students |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Taylor M. Schembri-Mutch (ORCID |
| Source: | Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. 2024 54(7):2636-2650. |
| Availability: | Springer. Available from: Springer Nature. One New York Plaza, Suite 4600, New York, NY 10004. Tel: 800-777-4643; Tel: 212-460-1500; Fax: 212-460-1700; e-mail: customerservice@springernature.com; Web site: https://link.springer.com/ |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 15 |
| Publication Date: | 2024 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research Tests/Questionnaires |
| Education Level: | Postsecondary Education Higher Education |
| Descriptors: | Postsecondary Education, College Students, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Student Needs, Student Attitudes, Barriers |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s10803-023-06010-w |
| ISSN: | 0162-3257 1573-3432 |
| Abstract: | Autistic students are a growing subgroup within post-secondary schooling; however, little is known about barriers to their success in that context. Research suggests autistic students face more challenges to completing post-secondary education than neurotypical students, but findings often rely on expert opinion and fail to incorporate first-hand perspectives. To address this gap, a qualitative inquiry into barriers to success for autistic post-secondary students was conducted. Thematic Analysis yielded 10 themes in three categories, while two separate cross-cutting themes emerged; themes interact with one another, intensifying concerns of autistic students. Findings can support post-secondary institutions to reflect on the extent to which these barriers are present for their autistic students and modify support services accordingly. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2024 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1433046 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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| ISSN: | 0162-3257 1573-3432 |
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| DOI: | 10.1007/s10803-023-06010-w |
| Published in: | Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders |
| Language: | English |