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Goddard, Helen; Cook, Anna – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2022
Autistic university students face extra challenges in both their academic and social life. Barriers to socialising appear to be less well understood and supported by universities than academic requirements. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with ten autistic university students to explore their social experiences. Questions explored their…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, College Students, Barriers
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Cummins, Clare; Pellicano, Elizabeth; Crane, Laura – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2020
Limited research has examined puberty in autistic girls, yet alone those who are minimally verbal and with additional intellectual disabilities. In this study, ten parents and ten educators were interviewed about their views and experiences of supporting these girls through puberty. Results demonstrated that many parents had concerns prior to the…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Verbal Ability, Intellectual Disability
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Gurbuz, Emine; Hanley, Mary; Riby, Deborah M. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2019
The number of university students with autism is increasing, and it is crucial that these students can access adequate support. An online questionnaire was completed by 26 autistic students and 158 non-autistic students enrolled at UK universities to investigate social and academic experiences. Autistic students self-reported significant…
Descriptors: College Students, Autism, Social Experience, Student Experience