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ERIC Number: EJ1273702
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2020
Pages: 5
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-2379-7762
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Supporting Students with ASD on Campus: What Students May Need to Be Successful (Practice Brief)
Rowe, Tara; Charles, Tyler; DuBose, Henry
Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability, v33 n1 p97-101 Spr 2020
The growing number of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in postsecondary education requires accommodations beyond typically provided supports in order to ensure success. However, most campuses lack support services provided in addition to general accommodations. A supplemental support program within a public university was developed to provide social skills, career development skills, and independent living skills to matriculating students with ASD. Program participants are provided with a mentor to work towards self-identified goals throughout the semester. In order to gain better understanding of individual student needs, a baseline survey was developed to assess strengths and needs of incoming students from the individual student perspective. The baseline was completed by 20 students in 2017-2018, providing program staff assistance, guidance, and support based on feedback from individual students. Increased GPAs as well as First Time In College (FTIC) retention rates were observed after one year. Observed outcomes included increased student participation and campus engagement for participants. Implications and recommendations for future use are discussed.
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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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