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Petcu, Stefania D.; Van Horn, M. Lee; Shogren, Karrie A. – Career Development and Transition for Exceptional Individuals, 2017
This study conducted a secondary analysis using data from the "National Longitudinal Transition Study-2" (NLTS-2) to examine the degree to which three of the four essential characteristics of self-determination (autonomy, psychological empowerment, and self-realization) predict enrollment in, and completion of, postsecondary education…
Descriptors: Self Determination, Personal Autonomy, Student Empowerment, Self Actualization
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Wei, Xin; Yu, Jennifer W.; Shattuck, Paul; McCracken, Mary; Blackorby, Jose – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2013
Little research has examined the popular belief that individuals with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are more likely than the general population to gravitate toward science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. This study analyzed data from the National Longitudinal Transition Study-2, a nationally representative sample of…
Descriptors: STEM Education, College Students, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Wei, Xin; Yu, Jennifer W.; Shattuck, Paul; McCracken, Mary; Blackorby, Jose – Grantee Submission, 2013
Little research has examined the popular belief that individuals with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are more likely than the general population to gravitate toward science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. This study analyzed data from the National Longitudinal Transition Study-2, a nationally representative sample of…
Descriptors: STEM Education, College Students, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders