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College Access, Success and Equity for Students on the Autism Spectrum.
Amy L Accardo1, Kimberly Bean2, Barbara Cook3
1College of Education, Rowan University, 201 Mullica Hill Road, Glassboro, NJ, 08028, USA. Accardo@rowan.edu.
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
|September 5, 2019
Summary
College students on the autism spectrum face barriers to success. Transition planning and social-emotional support are crucial for improving college access and equity for autistic students.
Area of Science:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) research
- Higher education accessibility
- Student support services
Background:
- College is a pathway to success, but access is limited for young adults with autism.
- Research recommends eliciting student experiences and inter-university communication to improve college access, success, and equity.
Purpose of the Study:
- Examine perceived pathways and barriers to success for college students with autism.
- Identify preferred university accommodations and support services for autistic students.
Main Methods:
- Multi-university study involving surveys and semi-structured interviews.
- Data collected from college students diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.
Main Results:
- Identified key factors perceived as pathways and barriers to success.
- Determined preferred accommodations and support services.
- Highlighted the need for systematic non-academic social and emotional support from the beginning of college.
Conclusions:
- Transition planning and early social-emotional support are essential for autistic students' college success.
- Training for faculty, staff, and peers is necessary to create a more inclusive environment.
- Findings emphasize the need for improved college access, success, and equity for students with autism.
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