ERIC Number: EJ1234324
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2019-Dec
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College Access, Success and Equity for Students on the Autism Spectrum
Accardo, Amy L.; Bean, Kimberly; Cook, Barbara; Gillies, Ann; Edgington, Rebecca; Kuder, S. Jay; Bomgardner, Estyr M.
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, v49 n12 p4877-4890 Dec 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 success or barriers to success by college students on the autism spectrum? What university provided accommodations and/or support services do they prefer? Participants from four universities completed surveys and semi-structured interviews. Findings from the multi-university study suggest the need to provide transition planning and systematic non-academic social and emotional supports from the start of the college experience as well as specific training for faculty, staff, and peers.
Descriptors: Access to Education, Academic Achievement, Equal Education, Students with Disabilities, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Young Adults, College Students, Barriers, Student Attitudes, Academic Accommodations (Disabilities)
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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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