| Title |
Educational Experiences and Needs of Higher Education Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
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|---|---|
| Published in |
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, July 2015
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| DOI | 10.1007/s10803-015-2535-1 |
| Pubmed ID | |
| Authors |
Ru Ying Cai, Amanda L. Richdale |
| 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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| Country | Count | As % |
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| Unknown | 2 | 100% |
Demographic breakdown
| Type | Count | As % |
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| Members of the public | 1 | 50% |
| Practitioners (doctors, other healthcare professionals) | 1 | 50% |
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| Country | Count | As % |
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| United States | 2 | <1% |
| Mexico | 1 | <1% |
| Turkey | 1 | <1% |
| Australia | 1 | <1% |
| Unknown | 454 | 99% |
Demographic breakdown
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| Student > Master | 77 | 17% |
| Student > Ph. D. Student | 62 | 14% |
| Student > Doctoral Student | 53 | 12% |
| Researcher | 30 | 7% |
| Student > Bachelor | 28 | 6% |
| Other | 84 | 18% |
| Unknown | 125 | 27% |
| Readers by discipline | Count | As % |
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| Social Sciences | 108 | 24% |
| Psychology | 104 | 23% |
| Medicine and Dentistry | 21 | 5% |
| Arts and Humanities | 16 | 3% |
| Nursing and Health Professions | 14 | 3% |
| Other | 54 | 12% |
| Unknown | 142 | 31% |
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