ERIC Number: EJ777958
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2007-Sep
Pages: 17
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Support Services for Students with Asperger's Syndrome in Higher Education
Smith, Caroline P.
College Student Journal, v41 n3 p515-531 Sep 2007
The study examines the following research question: "What are the needs of students with Asperger's Syndrome (AS), and what are the services and accommodations available to them at the post-secondary level?" An increasing number of individuals diagnosed with AS are entering institutions of higher education. This study is exploratory in nature, hoping to discover in what ways institutions can better accommodate and serve this population. The research project uses quantitative and qualitative research methods to analyze data. A random sample of postsecondary institutions that are members of the Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD) were surveyed. The study is designed to assist Disability Support offices in expanding their knowledge and services for those students with AS. (Contains 2 tables, 4 charts and 2 appendices.)
Descriptors: Higher Education, Qualitative Research, Research Methodology, College Students, Asperger Syndrome, Needs Assessment, Rehabilitation, Partnerships in Education, Integrated Services, Counseling Services, Disabilities
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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