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Direct linkEssex, Jane; Melham, Pauline – Support for Learning, 2019
The article describes research into the factors that facilitate a smooth transition for young women with High Functioning Autism (HFA) as they move between secondary school and Sixth form or Further Education (FE) College. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with four young women with HFA and, additionally, with four members of education…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Females, Student Adjustment
Crane, Laura; Davies, Jade; Fritz, Anne; O'Brien, Sarah; Worsley, Alison; Ashworth, Maria; Remington, Anna – British Journal of Special Education, 2021
Education professionals (n = 41) in special schools were interviewed about supporting their autistic pupils transitioning to adulthood following the introduction of the Children and Families Act 2014. Our participants explained how they lacked the time to fully implement knowledge gained from training, leading to growing reliance on experiential…
Descriptors: Autism, Special Schools, Students with Disabilities, School Personnel
Accardo, Amy L.; Kuder, S. Jay; Woodruff, John – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2019
This 2-year study investigated the accommodations and support services preferred by college students with autism spectrum disorder using sequential mixed methods non-experimental survey and semi-structured follow-up interviews. Students with autism spectrum disorder reported using both academic and non-academic supports with frequency (e.g.…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Academic Support Services, Academic Accommodations (Disabilities)
Vincent, Jonathan; Rowe, Helen; Johnson, Jo – Research in Education, 2022
This paper systematically identifies, maps and evaluates specific types of provision for autistic students published on university websites at 120 institutions throughout the UK. Within these data we identify trends in relation to geographical region, university group, and the Teaching Excellence Framework rating. We employ Nancy Fraser's theory…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Students with Disabilities, College Students
Navarro, Jorge E. – ProQuest LLC, 2018
The purpose of this study was to investigate the experiences of students with Level I Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) who were involved with transition planning which resulted in ongoing services after high school. This study sought to understand student and parental perspectives of the value and impact of the facets of transition planning.…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Transitional Programs, Planning
Freeman, Jennifer L. – ProQuest LLC, 2016
The goal of an early intensive behavioral intervention (EIBI) program is to teach each child the skills necessary to make meaningful progress in less-restrictive environments (Fox, Dunlap & Crushing, 2002). However, few studies have detailed the steps necessary for a "successful" transition into these educational settings. We…
Descriptors: Autism, Behavior Modification, Intervention, Skill Development
Holzman, Patricia – ProQuest LLC, 2018
Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) often require accommodations for the successful transition to postsecondary education. Offices of specialized/disability services at four-year postsecondary institutions and community colleges are responsible for providing accommodative services which include technology accommodations for students with…
Descriptors: Students with Disabilities, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Student Adjustment
Download full textNachman, Brett Ranon – Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability, 2020
This article provides a systematic review of the literature related to college transition programs for students with autism. It addresses how individual programs themselves, as well as associated research, can be enhanced to accommodate the needs, identities, and pathways of individual students with autism more effectively. Methods entailed…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Transitional Programs, Students with Disabilities
Smith, Jolan M.; Kataoka, Sheryl H.; Segovi, Francisco R.; Osuna, Anthony; Arriaga, Ivette; Garcia, Consuelo D.; Lee, Hyon Soo; Chiappe, Jenny C.; Juarez, Joseph L.; Kasari, Connie; Hassrick, Elizabeth McGhee; Jones, Felica; Mandell, David S.; Stahmer, Aubyn C.; Mundy, Peter C.; Smith, Tristram; Linares, Deborah E. – Multiple Voices: Disability, Race, and Language Intersections in Special Education, 2021
Few studies use a strengths-based perspective to identify strategies that support K-12 school transitions for historically minoritized families of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In the present study, university researchers partnered with community stakeholders (e.g., disability advocates, community health organizations, etc.) in…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Minority Group Students, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Qian, Xueqin; Johnson, David R.; Wu, Yi Chen; LaVelle, John; Thurlow, Martha L.; Davenport, Ernest – Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities, 2020
This study uses data from the National Longitudinal Transition Study 2012 to examine predictors at the individual, family, and school levels associated with parental expectations toward postsecondary education among students with significant support needs, including those with autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disability, and multiple…
Descriptors: Longitudinal Studies, Special Education, Transitional Programs, Students with Disabilities
Barnhill, Gena P. – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 2016
With the increasing number of students with Asperger syndrome (AS) and high functioning autism (HFA) enrolling in college, it has become apparent that support services are greatly needed to assist these students in navigating college life, both academically and socially. Yet, there is a dearth of research describing the specific supports needed…
Descriptors: Asperger Syndrome, College Students, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Autism
Burth, Jeanne Hager – Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals, 2017
Pre-service teachers, both Early Childhood Education majors and Secondary Education majors, were challenged through an assignment to plan and develop kits for learners with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to use in preparation for transitioning from school-age to work or independent or group home living. This Project-Based Learning (PBL) experience…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Early Childhood Education, Secondary Education, Majors (Students)
Bross, Leslie Ann; Travers, Jason C. – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 2017
Many students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have specialized interests and passions that are highly reinforcing. Such special interest areas (SIAs) are more than mere hobbies or simple curiosities. Rather, the SIAs of an individual with autism may be characterized by (a) significant depth and breadth of knowledge about the area, (b)…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Secondary School Students, Student Interests
Nuske, Heather Joy; McGhee Hassrick, Elizabeth; Bronstein, Briana; Hauptman, Lindsay; Aponte, Courtney; Levato, Lynne; Stahmer, Aubyn; Mandell, David S.; Mundy, Peter; Kasari, Connie; Smith, Tristram – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2019
Transitioning to a new school is often challenging for students with autism spectrum disorder. Few studies have examined the transition needs of students with autism spectrum disorder or the benefits of specific supports. This review synthesizes research findings on the "difficulties" that school transitions pose for students with autism…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Student Adjustment, Transitional Programs
Moody, Amelia K.; Kubasko, Dennis S.; Walker, Allison R. – Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals, 2018
Educators and employers are working together to promote students diagnosed with autism by developing skills related to the STEM fields. Students diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are showing high levels of interest in STEM fields. This paper will review STEM and ASD literature and offer methods for improving student access to…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, STEM Education, Teaching Methods
