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ERIC Number: EJ1216664
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2019
Pages: 5
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-1066-8926
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Autism Support in a Community College Setting: Ideas from Intersectionality
Shmulsky, Solvegi; Gobbo, Ken
Community College Journal of Research and Practice, v43 n9 p648-652 2019
Autism diagnoses continue to increase, and students who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are attending college in greater numbers. Many choose community colleges to start their postsecondary careers, so these institutions have a unique opportunity to provide necessary social support. When developing social support initiatives, it is important to consider the diversity of the spectrum, not just in terms of ASD features, but also cultural factors. Autism is diagnosed more in males than females, is linked to gender nonconformity, and is variably diagnosed across racial groups. This article uses intersectionality as a theoretical framework to identify needs and make suggestions about how to best support students on the spectrum.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education; Two Year Colleges
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Language: English
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