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Prospective College Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder: Parent Perspectives
Ashleigh Hillier, Joseph Ryan, Abigail Buckingham
1Department of Psychology, University of Massachusetts Lowell, MA, USA.
Psychological Reports
|February 15, 2020
Summary
Parents of autistic teens anticipate challenges in college, including social skills and executive functioning. Their insights can inform universities on effective support strategies for neurodivergent students transitioning to higher education.
Area of Science:
- Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- Higher Education Studies
- Parental Perspectives
Background:
- Increasing enrollment of young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in universities.
- Students with ASD face academic and non-academic challenges, including executive functioning and interpersonal difficulties.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate parental perspectives on the transition of high schoolers with ASD to college.
- To identify anticipated concerns and desired supports for postsecondary education.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative analysis of parent interviews.
- Exploration of parental concerns regarding university settings for students with ASD.
Main Results:
- Key areas of concern identified: social skills, executive functioning, academics, campus living, and support services.
- Parents seek specific supports to aid their children's successful transition.
Conclusions:
- Findings highlight potential challenges for students with ASD in higher education.
- Results can inform prevention, remediation, and policy for universities to enhance academic success for students with ASD.
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