ERIC Number: EJ1433415
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 16
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ISSN: ISSN-2154-1647
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Autistic Students on Liberal Arts Campuses: Successes, Challenges, & Questions
Diana Baker; Hyejung Kim; Jesse Saperstein; Kyle Mast
Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, v59 n3 p352-367 2024
As increasing numbers of autistic students pursue postsecondary education, it is important to understand the supports and barriers inherent in various institution types. Liberal arts colleges, with small class sizes and personalized learning environments, might be appealing to autistic students and their families. This study aims to explore the potential benefits and challenges that the liberal arts context presents for neurodiverse students. Using a multiple case study approach, we conducted interviews with 13 key stakeholders (including students, faculty, & staff) across five liberal arts institutions. Our findings are organized around these five themes: the unique liberal arts context, the implications of disclosure and diagnosis, academic experiences, social supports, and dynamics of romantic relationships for autistic students.
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, College Students, Students with Disabilities, Liberal Arts, School Choice, Educational Experience, Social Networks, Dating (Social), Family Influence
Division on Autism and Developmental Disabilities, Council for Exceptional Children. DDD, P.O. Box 3512, Fayetteville, AR 72702. Tel: 479-575-3326; Fax: 479-575-6676; Web site: http://www.daddcec.com/
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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