Understanding the Needs of Autistic Post-Secondary Students.
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| Title: | Understanding the Needs of Autistic Post-Secondary Students. |
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| Authors: | Schembri-Mutch, Taylor M., McCrimmon, Adam W., Zwiers, Michael L. |
| Source: | Journal of Autism & Developmental Disorders. Jul2024, Vol. 54 Issue 7, p2636-2650. 15p. |
| Subjects: | Health services accessibility, Qualitative research, Research funding, Autism, Interviewing, Questionnaires, Descriptive statistics, Thematic analysis, Research methodology, Asperger's syndrome, Psychology of college students, Needs assessment, Social support, Student attitudes, Achievement |
| Abstract: | Autistic students are a growing subgroup within post-secondary schooling; however, little is known about barriers to their success in that context. Research suggests autistic students face more challenges to completing post-secondary education than neurotypical students, but findings often rely on expert opinion and fail to incorporate first-hand perspectives. To address this gap, a qualitative inquiry into barriers to success for autistic post-secondary students was conducted. Thematic Analysis yielded 10 themes in three categories, while two separate cross-cutting themes emerged; themes interact with one another, intensifying concerns of autistic students. Findings can support post-secondary institutions to reflect on the extent to which these barriers are present for their autistic students and modify support services accordingly. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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| Abstract: | Autistic students are a growing subgroup within post-secondary schooling; however, little is known about barriers to their success in that context. Research suggests autistic students face more challenges to completing post-secondary education than neurotypical students, but findings often rely on expert opinion and fail to incorporate first-hand perspectives. To address this gap, a qualitative inquiry into barriers to success for autistic post-secondary students was conducted. Thematic Analysis yielded 10 themes in three categories, while two separate cross-cutting themes emerged; themes interact with one another, intensifying concerns of autistic students. Findings can support post-secondary institutions to reflect on the extent to which these barriers are present for their autistic students and modify support services accordingly. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 01623257 |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s10803-023-06010-w |
