ERIC Number: EJ1280856
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Publication Date: 2021-Jan
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Meeting the Mental Health Needs of College Students with ASD: A Survey of University and College Counseling Center Directors
Hu, Qin; Chandrasekhar, Tara
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, v51 n1 p341-345 Jan 2021
An increasing number of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are enrolling in post-secondary education. Though many students may use services provided by university and college counseling centers (UCCCs), little is known about the landscape of care for students with ASD in this setting. UCCC directors (n = 79) completed an online survey to assess current utilization, clinician experience with ASD, and campus collaborations. While the majority of directors (69.7%) reported an increase in students with ASD requesting mental health services at their centers, the survey identified a discrepancy between their intention to improve services and current reported levels of expertise, training, and resources. Directors identified barriers to improving UCCC services to students with ASD, providing direction for future improvement.
Descriptors: Health Needs, Health Services, Mental Health, College Students, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Counseling Services, Administrator Attitudes, Counselor Training, Institutional Cooperation, Intention, Barriers, Expertise
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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