Exploring the Perspectives of Australian Neurodivergent University Students
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| Title: | Exploring the Perspectives of Australian Neurodivergent University Students |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Kathryn Gibbs (ORCID |
| Source: | Australian Educational Researcher. 2025 52(3):2665-2687. |
| 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: | 23 |
| Publication Date: | 2025 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Foreign Countries, Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, College Students, Student Attitudes, Student Experience, Student School Relationship, Academic Achievement, Learner Engagement |
| Geographic Terms: | Australia |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s13384-025-00828-2 |
| ISSN: | 0311-6999 2210-5328 |
| Abstract: | More Australian students who are neurodivergent are entering post-secondary education. Experiences of higher education varies for these students. We investigated the university experience of 33 neurodivergent undergraduates in higher education through individual semi-structured interviews. Participants were enrolled in Education or Health Sciences. Data were analysed using thematic analysis and three major themes were identified: lived perspectives at university, connections to learning at university, and achieving academic success at university. Experiences at university included mixed results, with some students enjoying university and achieving academic success but for others, higher education is challenging. Findings identify reported benefits that contribute to student academic success in post-secondary education and recommendations to further enhance the university experience for neurodivergent students. The findings link to the growing body of research in this important area to ensure that neurodivergent students flourish in higher education. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2025 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1487851 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | More Australian students who are neurodivergent are entering post-secondary education. Experiences of higher education varies for these students. We investigated the university experience of 33 neurodivergent undergraduates in higher education through individual semi-structured interviews. Participants were enrolled in Education or Health Sciences. Data were analysed using thematic analysis and three major themes were identified: lived perspectives at university, connections to learning at university, and achieving academic success at university. Experiences at university included mixed results, with some students enjoying university and achieving academic success but for others, higher education is challenging. Findings identify reported benefits that contribute to student academic success in post-secondary education and recommendations to further enhance the university experience for neurodivergent students. The findings link to the growing body of research in this important area to ensure that neurodivergent students flourish in higher education. |
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| ISSN: | 0311-6999 2210-5328 |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s13384-025-00828-2 |
