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Samara M. Wolpe; Amanda R. Johnson; Sunny Kim – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2025
With many teens having to transition from a mainly educational system of support to a set of health and social service systems (Shattuck et al. in Autism Res Treat https://doi.org/10.1155/2014/924182, 2017), there is a critical need to advance research and support services in the area of autism and transition to aid autistic* individuals and their…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Transitional Programs, School Role
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Jill Locke; Anthony Osuna; Raine J. Myrvold; Jennifer Schoffer Closson – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2024
Recent trends suggest that autistic young adults are increasingly accessing postsecondary education than in years past. However, these students often face unique challenges that negatively impact their college experience resulting in high dropout. The Mentoring, Organization and Social Support for Autism Inclusion on Campus (MOSSAIC) Program is a…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, College Students, Mentors, Social Support Groups
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Baric, Vedrana Bolic; Hemmingsson, Helena; Hellberg, Kristina; Kjellberg, Anette – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2017
The aim was to describe the occupational transition process to upper secondary school, further education and/or work, and to discover what support influences the process from the perspectives of young adults with Asperger syndrome or attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder. This qualitative study was performed in Sweden and comprised interviews…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Young Adults, Asperger Syndrome, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
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Cai, Ru Ying; Richdale, Amanda L. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2016
Little research directly examines the needs of post-secondary students with ASD. The experiences and support needs of 23 students with ASD enrolled in two universities and four colleges, and 15 family members were explored in 15 semi-structured focus groups. Thematic analysis identified five themes: core ASD features, co-morbid conditions,…
Descriptors: Educational Experience, Special Needs Students, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Autism