ERIC Number: EJ1361832
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023-Jan
Pages: 26
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ISSN: ISSN-0018-1560
EISSN: EISSN-1573-174X
Study Progression and Degree Completion of Autistic Students in Higher Education: A Longitudinal Study
Higher Education: The International Journal of Higher Education Research, v85 n1 p1-26 Jan 2023
Individuals with autism increasingly enroll in universities, but researchers know little about how their study progresses over time towards degree completion. This exploratory population study uses structural equation modeling to examine patterns in study progression and degree completion of bachelor's students with autism spectrum disorder (n = 101) in comparison to students with other recorded conditions (n = 2,465) and students with no recorded conditions (n = 25,077) at a major Dutch university. Propensity score weighting is applied to balance outcomes. The research shows that most outcomes (grade point average, dropout rates, resits, credits, and degree completion) were similar across the three groups. Students with autism had more no-shows in the second year than their peers, which affected degree completion after 3 years. The overall performance of autistic students appeared to be adequate and comparable to their peers. However, addressing participation and inclusivity is vital to improve academic support for students with autism. These insights can enable universities to develop appropriate and timely support for all talented students to progress in their studies and complete their degrees.
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Students with Disabilities, Graduation Rate, Undergraduate Students, Grade Point Average, Dropout Rate, College Credits, Foreign Countries, Educational Attainment
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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: Netherlands
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