The Social Experiences of College Students on the Autism Spectrum

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Author(s): Kate Altman (Wissahickon Charter School, USA)
Copyright: 2017
Pages: 19
Source title: Supporting the Education of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Yefim Kats (Chestnut Hill College, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-0816-8.ch003

Keywords: Education / Information Science Reference / K-12 Education / Special Education

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As children on the autism spectrum age out of the K-12 system, many will go on to attend college. Often, they are intellectually capable and academically prepared for the college curriculum, but struggle when faced with the new social challenges posed by their new school setting and young adulthood in general. This book chapter offers information about the social experiences of college students with ASD, gleaned from a qualitative, phenomenological study using semi-structured interviews with college students on the spectrum. The results offer insights that are interesting and informative for prospective and current college students and their parents, educators at the high school and college level, and college staff working with students with ASD. Results of the study revealed some common themes, such as: the participants reported feeling socially accepted at college and have made friendships, college has had a positive impact on self-esteem; use of individual counseling and ASD support groups improve socialization.

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