ERIC Number: EJ1206343
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2019-Mar
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High School to College: Transition Experiences of Young Adults with Autism
Alverson, Charlotte Y.; Lindstrom, Lauren E.; Hirano, Kara A.
Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, v34 n1 p52-64 Mar 2019
Youth with disabilities are less likely to enroll and complete postsecondary education than their nondisabled peers. Using a qualitative, cross-case design, we investigated the high school to college transition experiences of young adults diagnosed with Asperger syndrome (AS). Data sources included a family questionnaire, review of special education records, and multiple individual interviews (N = 27) with young adults with AS, family members, teachers, and rehabilitation counselors. Social skills, communication, and executive functioning challenges in high school continued into postsecondary education settings. Across cases, five reoccurring themes seemed to influence the transition from high school to postsecondary education: (a) motivation to attend college, (b) high levels of disability awareness, (c) intentional family supports, (d) coordinated transition planning, and (e) clear postschool goals.
Descriptors: Asperger Syndrome, High School Graduates, College Bound Students, Special Education, Young Adults, Family Attitudes, Teacher Attitudes, Student Attitudes, Counselor Attitudes, Interpersonal Competence, Communication Skills, Executive Function, Barriers, Student Motivation, Transitional Programs, Goal Orientation, Males, Student Experience
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: High Schools; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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