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ERIC Number: EJ946692
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2011-Dec
Pages: 10
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-0162-3257
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College Students' Openness toward Autism Spectrum Disorders: Improving Peer Acceptance
Nevill, Rose E. A.; White, Susan W.
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, v41 n12 p1619-1628 Dec 2011
One probable consequence of rising rates of autism spectrum disorder diagnosis in individuals without co-occurring intellectual disability is that more young adults with diagnoses or traits of ASD will attend college and require appropriate supports. This study sought to explore college students' openness to peers who demonstrate ASD-characteristic behaviors. Results showed a significant difference in openness between students who had a first-degree relative with an ASD (n = 18) and a gender-matched comparison group of students without such experience (F = 4.85, p = 0.035). Engineering and physical science majors did not demonstrate more overall openness. Universities should make efforts to prevent social isolation of students with ASD, such as programs to educate students about ASD and supports to ease college transition. (Contains 4 tables and 1 figure.)
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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