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Autism Stigma in Communication Classrooms: Exploring Peer Attitudes and Motivations toward Interacting with Atypical Students
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Underhill, Jill Cornelius; Ledford, Victoria; Adams, Hillary – Communication Education, 2019
College students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) face unique social barriers and are often stigmatized by their peers. Communication and instruction researchers are uniquely positioned to foster an inclusive communication climate in the classroom that minimizes stigma and promotes peer acceptance. To do so, instructors must understand how…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Social Bias, College Students