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Flower, Rebecca L.; Richdale, Amanda L.; Lawson, Lauren P. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2021
Young autistic Australians are less likely to attend higher education and have lower employment rates than non-autistic Australians (in: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Survey of disability, ageing and carers Australia: Summary of Findings 2018. Australian Bureau of Statistics, Canberra, 2019a). Few studies have examined post-school outcomes…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Outcomes of Education, Late Adolescents
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Anderson, Anastasia H.; Stephenson, Jennifer; Carter, Mark – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2020
The university experience of students with ASD was explored through a qualitative study of 11 former university students and six significant others from Australia and New Zealand. A range of key issues were identified including difficulties encountered when studying, reasons for completion and non-completion, supports used, and coping strategies…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, College Students, Student Experience, Dropouts
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Anderson, Anastasia H.; Carter, Mark; Stephenson, Jennifer – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2020
An on-line survey of 102 (51 females; undergraduate and graduate) university students with ASD across Australia and New Zealand examined student characteristics and satisfaction with academic and non-academic supports. A broad range of disciplines were studied, and the participants' reported strengths included a passion for learning, strong…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Student Attitudes, College Students, Autism