Understanding the Academic Success of Academically Talented College Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
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| Title: | Understanding the Academic Success of Academically Talented College Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders. |
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| Authors: | Reis, Sally M., Gelbar, Nicholas W., Madaus, Joseph W. |
| Source: | Journal of Autism & Developmental Disorders. Oct2022, Vol. 52 Issue 10, p4426-4439. 14p. 1 Chart. |
| Subjects: | Diagnosis of autism, Leisure, College students, Research methodology, Interviewing, Creative ability, Academic achievement, Ability, Comparative studies, Case studies, Student attitudes, Content analysis, High school students |
| Geographic Terms: | United States |
| Abstract: | Little is known about the academic and extra-curricular experiences of academically talented students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This study focused on how these capable students with ASD successfully navigated and completed high school, and specifically, the experiences that enabled them to attend competitive colleges. Using comparative case studies and directed content analysis, data were derived from semi-structured interviews with 40 students who had been identified as academically talented with ASD, and were enrolled in, or recently graduated from, highly competitive colleges in the United States. The majority were identified as having academic talents, participated in challenging honors classes, enrichment opportunities, interest-based extra-curricular activities, residential summer programs, and pursued other advanced educational experiences. Implications for educational and talent development services are included. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Abstract: | Little is known about the academic and extra-curricular experiences of academically talented students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This study focused on how these capable students with ASD successfully navigated and completed high school, and specifically, the experiences that enabled them to attend competitive colleges. Using comparative case studies and directed content analysis, data were derived from semi-structured interviews with 40 students who had been identified as academically talented with ASD, and were enrolled in, or recently graduated from, highly competitive colleges in the United States. The majority were identified as having academic talents, participated in challenging honors classes, enrichment opportunities, interest-based extra-curricular activities, residential summer programs, and pursued other advanced educational experiences. Implications for educational and talent development services are included. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 01623257 |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s10803-021-05290-4 |
