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ERIC Number: EJ1066322
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2015
Pages: 14
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The Needs of College Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Asperger's Syndrome
Cullen, Jennifer A.
Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability, v28 n1 p89-101 Spr 2015
Many colleges and universities have seen increases in students identified as having autism spectrum disorders (ASD) or Asperger's syndrome (AS). The purpose of this study was to analyze the needs of college students with autism spectrum disorders. The study implemented a naturalistic inquiry design incorporating three data collection formats. A total of 24 students from five universities were asked about their primary social needs and how those needs were met in college. Data were analyzed in a two-step process to examine the emergence of both a main category set as well as subcategories. Data analysis revealed the emergence of a main category entitled Needs Related to College as well as four subcategories--Social Needs, Academic Needs, Daily Living Needs, and How Those Needs Are Met. Implications for higher education services and programming for students with ASD are discussed as are suggestions for future research.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Pennsylvania
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