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Support Systems for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder During their Transition to Higher Education: A Qualitative Analysis of Online Discussions.
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Anderson, Amelia, Cox, Bradley E., Edelstein, Jeffrey, Wolz, Abigail
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This study was an exploration into how college students with autism spectrum disorder identify and use support systems during the transition to higher education. In particular, this study explored how these students described their experiences within an online environment among their peers. The study used unobtrusive qualitative methods to collect and analyze data on online forum discussion posts from college students with autism spectrum disorder. Results indicated that students found their...
Show moreThis study was an exploration into how college students with autism spectrum disorder identify and use support systems during the transition to higher education. In particular, this study explored how these students described their experiences within an online environment among their peers. The study used unobtrusive qualitative methods to collect and analyze data on online forum discussion posts from college students with autism spectrum disorder. Results indicated that students found their support systems in various ways. Many report using services provided by their Office of Disability Services, but students must be aware that these services exist first, and often must have a diagnosis to receive such supports. This study makes suggestions for higher education institutions to identify and promote their support services, both those that are accessible through Offices of Disability Services, and those that are available without diagnosis or disclosure.
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2019-03-01
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FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1574105869_7550532d
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College experiences for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): Personal identity, public disclosure, and institutional support.
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Cox, Bradley E., Thompson, Kerry, Anderson, Amelia, Mintz, Amanda, Locks, Taylor, Morgan, Lindee, Edelstein, Jeffrey, Wolz, Abagail
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A large and fast-growing population of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are completing high school with reasonable expectations for postsecondary success. However, without empirical literature to guide them, college educators are likely ill prepared to provide appropriate support for these students. Drawing from personal interviews with a diverse group of students with autism, the current study (1) amplifies these students' voices, (2) describes tensions between their public...
Show moreA large and fast-growing population of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are completing high school with reasonable expectations for postsecondary success. However, without empirical literature to guide them, college educators are likely ill prepared to provide appropriate support for these students. Drawing from personal interviews with a diverse group of students with autism, the current study (1) amplifies these students' voices, (2) describes tensions between their public and private identities, (3) outlines the academic, social, emotional, self-advocacy, and communication challenges they face in college, and (4) proposes both general principles and specific practices that could be leveraged to facilitate postsecondary success for students with autism.
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Date Issued
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2017
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FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1460660561
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