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Goddard, Helen; Cook, Anna – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2022
Autistic university students face extra challenges in both their academic and social life. Barriers to socialising appear to be less well understood and supported by universities than academic requirements. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with ten autistic university students to explore their social experiences. Questions explored their…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, College Students, Barriers
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Accardo, Amy L.; Bean, Kimberly; Cook, Barbara; Gillies, Ann; Edgington, Rebecca; Kuder, S. Jay; Bomgardner, Estyr M. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2019
College may be considered a gateway to success, yet access to college is limited for young adults with autism. Given the research recommendations to elicit student experiences and to communicate among universities to improve college access, success, and equity, the present study examined the questions: What factors are perceived as pathways to…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Academic Achievement, Equal Education, Students with Disabilities