ERIC Number: EJ1170918
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Publication Date: 2018-Mar
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Effects of Learning Strategy Training on the Writing Performance of College Students with Asperger's Syndrome
Jackson, Lynn G.; Duffy, Mary Lou; Brady, Michael P.; McCormick, Jazarae
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, v48 n3 p708-721 Mar 2018
Individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are increasingly entering institutions of higher education. However, many are not prepared for the academic and social demands of postsecondary environments. Although studies have evaluated academic and social interventions for children and adolescents with ASD, little research exists on the college population. The current study utilized a multiple baseline across participants design to evaluate the effectiveness of a writing learning strategy on the writing performance of three college students with ASD. Results indicated that the quality of writing performance improved following strategy instruction. In addition, participants were able to generalize strategy use to content specific writing tasks.
Descriptors: College Students, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Learning Strategies, Training, Outcomes of Education, Writing Instruction, Writing Achievement, Asperger Syndrome, Instructional Effectiveness, Writing Improvement
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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