Prospective College Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder: Parent Perspectives.

Autor: Hillier A, Ryan J, Buckingham A, Schena D 2nd, Queenan A; Department of Psychology, University of Massachusetts Lowell, MA, USA., Dottolo A; Department of Psychology, 6747Rhode Island College, Providence, RI, USA., Abreu M; Department of Psychology, University of Massachusetts Lowell, MA, USA.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: Psychological reports [Psychol Rep] 2021 Feb; Vol. 124 (1), pp. 88-107. Date of Electronic Publication: 2020 Feb 14.
DOI: 10.1177/0033294120905517
Abstrakt: Young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are attending university in increasing numbers. While those with ASD may be very knowledgeable within their chosen field, a range of academic-related and nonacademic challenges may hinder their success including executive functioning challenges and interpersonal issues. The purpose of this study was to conduct a preliminary investigation into the perspective of parents of high schoolers with ASD regarding their son/daughters' transition to college. Qualitative analysis of parent interviews examined the concerns and challenges they anticipated their son/daughter might experience in a university setting, as well as supports they are seeking as they consider postsecondary options. Prominent themes that emerged as areas of concern were social skills, executive functioning, academics, campus living, and support services. These findings highlight some key potential pitfalls for students with ASD which may be useful targets for prevention and remediation, as well as informing policy for colleges and universities as they consider cost-effective interventions to improve the academic success of students with ASD.
Databáze: MEDLINE
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