ERIC Number: EJ1242030
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2020-Feb
Pages: 15
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ISSN: ISSN-0162-3257
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An On-Line Survey of University Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Australia and New Zealand: Characteristics, Support Satisfaction, and Advocacy
Anderson, Anastasia H.; Carter, Mark; Stephenson, Jennifer
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, v50 n2 p440-454 Feb 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 technology skills, and creative thoughts. The participants' greatest concerns were academic requirements and mental health, including high rates of self-harm and suicidal ideation. Despite support satisfaction ratings being high, support usage was low, possibly indicating a mismatch of supports and needs, lack of awareness of available supports, and/or poor advocacy skills.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Student Attitudes, College Students, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Student Characteristics, Student Satisfaction, Student Personnel Services, Academic Support Services, Mental Health, Self Destructive Behavior, Suicide, Psychological Patterns, Help Seeking, Student Needs, Self Advocacy
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Australia; New Zealand
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