Research Database: Article Details
| Citation: | White, S. W.; Elias, R.; Salinas, C. E.; Capriola, N.; Conner, C. M.; Asselin, S. B.; Miyazaki, Y; Mazefsky, C.A.; Howlin, P.; Getzel, E. E. (2016). Students with autism spectrum disorder in college: Results from a preliminary mixed methods needs analysis. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 56 29-40. |
| Title: | Students with autism spectrum disorder in college: Results from a preliminary mixed methods needs analysis |
| Authors: | White, S. W.; Elias, R.; Salinas, C. E.; Capriola, N.; Conner, C. M.; Asselin, S. B.; Miyazaki, Y; Mazefsky, C.A.; Howlin, P.; Getzel, E. E. |
| Year: | 2016 |
| Journal/Publication: | Research in Developmental Disabilities |
| Publisher: | Elsevier |
| DOI: | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ridd.2016.05.010 |
| Full text: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27262124 | PDF |
| Peer-reviewed? | Yes |
| NIDILRR-funded? | Yes |
Structured abstract:
| Background: | There is a growing call for empirically based programming to support the success of students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as they transition to college. Aims: The purpose of this study was to identify the needs and challenges faced by adolescents and young adults with ASD in postsecondary education |
| Findings: | Across the stakeholder groups, commonly identified areas of difficulty included limited interpersonal competence, managing competing demands in postsecondary education, and poor emotional regulation. There was a high degree of agreement across stakeholders in the identified needs and challenges. |
| Disabilities served: |
Autism / ASD |
| Populations served: |
Transition-age youth (14 - 24) Adults School-age Transition-age students (14 - 22) |
| Interventions: |
Self-determination / self-advocacy |