Journal 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:
Full text:
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