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Anderson, Anastasia H.; Carter, Mark; Stephenson, Jennifer – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2020
An on-line survey of 102 (51 females; undergraduate and graduate) university students with ASD across Australia and New Zealand examined student characteristics and satisfaction with academic and non-academic supports. A broad range of disciplines were studied, and the participants' reported strengths included a passion for learning, strong…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Student Attitudes, College Students, Autism
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Frawley, Patsie; Bigby, Christine – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2015
Background: Despite good policy intentions, people with intellectual disability continue to be socially excluded. Social geographers suggest the potential of self-authored spaces as catalysts for social inclusion. One such space, self-advocacy, is commonly perceived as part of a political movement for social change rather than a vehicle for social…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, First Generation College Students, Intellectual Disability, Self Advocacy
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Bigby, Christine; Frawley, Patsie – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2010
Background: The involvement of people with intellectual disability in research is framed as inclusive, denoting their active participation in its processes. However, questions are raised about ownership and control, genuineness of involvement, and the need for honest accounts to develop practice. Such issues are particularly pressing in Australia,…
Descriptors: Action Research, Ownership, Mental Retardation, Foreign Countries