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Annotated Bibliography
Priscilla Chapa
SPCE 680 sec 819
Elizabeth Roberds
June 21, 2018
ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY 2
ASD and Higher Education
Van Hees, V., Moyson, T., & Roeyers, H. (2015). Higher education experiences of students with
autism spectrum disorder: Challenges, benefits and support needs. Journal Of Autism And
Developmental Disorders, 45(6), 1673-1688. doi:10.1007/s10803-014-2324-2.
Abstract:
The transition into higher education constitutes a precarious life stage for students with autism
spectrum disorder (ASD). Research on how students with ASD navigate college life is needed
for the development of adequate support. This study investigated the challenges and support
needs of 23 students with ASD in higher education through semi-structured interviews. Data
were analyzed following the principles of Grounded Theory. Students faced difficulties with new
situations and unexpected changes, social relationships, problems with information processing
and time management and had doubts about disclosure. Facing these challenges simultaneously
in the domains of education, student life and daily (independent) living, had a major impact on
students’ well being. Besides these challenges, students also reported benefits that contributed to
success in the three domains. They pointed out to a set of recommendations for support. These
findings are linked with previous research and implications for higher education institutions are
extrapolated on the basis of these findings.
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