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Title: Quantity, Quality, and Readability of Online Information for College Students with ASD Seeking Student Support Services
Language: English
Authors: Bellon-Harn, Monica L., Smith, Danielle J., Dockens, Ashley L., Manchaiah, Vinaya, Azios, Jamie H.
Source: Reading Improvement. Spr 2018 55(1):7-14.
Availability: Project Innovation, Inc. P.O. Box 8508 Spring Hill Station, Mobile, AL 36689-0508. Tel: 251-343-1878; Fax: 251-343-1878; Web site: http://www.projectinnovation.biz/ri.html
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 9
Publication Date: 2018
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Descriptors: College Students, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Readability, Internet, Information Sources, Web Sites, Search Strategies, Evaluation Criteria, Check Lists, Computer Software, Statistical Analysis, Young Adults, Student Personnel Services
ISSN: 0034-0510
Abstract: Problem: Although many young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are intellectually capable of pursuing college degrees, a high percentage either do not enroll in or do not graduate from two-year or four-year institutions. Online student support services may uniquely support the higher education goals of this population. Understanding current accessibility of Internet-based information will help institutions develop targeted resources. Method: This study assessed the quantity, quality, and readability of such Internet-based information. Quantity of websites was determined using the search strategy provided by Laplante-Lévesque and colleagues (2012). An 11-item criteria checklist (Hasan & Abuelrub, 2011) was used for content quality evaluation. Readability of the website text was assessed using Oleander Software (http://www.oleandersolutions.com/). Descriptive statistics were reported. Results: Of 116 identified websites, only 12 included information directed to young adults with ASD. Most websites stated clear, relevant aims. However, information related to unique areas of needs of college students with ASD were minimal. Readability levels were high, which is indicative of complex, abstract language. Conclusions: Results suggest increased attention to the quantity, quality, and readability of online information for college students with ASD seeking student support services is needed. Specific recommendations for online student support service programming are included.
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Number of References: 39
Entry Date: 2018
Access URL: https://www.projectinnovation.com/reading-improvement.html
Accession Number: EJ1171478
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