Educational Supports for High Functioning Youth with ASD: The Postsecondary Pathway to College

SAGE Publications and Hammill Institute on Disabilities. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: [email protected]; Web site: http://sagepub.com

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Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) (NIH)

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Autism; Pervasive Developmental Disorders; Postsecondary Education; Student Personnel Services; Academic Support Services; Student Needs; Teacher Role; Transitional Programs; Academic Accommodations (Disabilities); Skill Development; Interpersonal Competence; Study Skills; Two Year Colleges; High School Students; Access to Education; Literature Reviews; Search Strategies

10.1177/1088357614525435

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This article provides direction for educational decision making specifically for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), who have the cognitive and adaptive capabilities required to pursue postsecondary college education. The purpose is to draw attention to the available postsecondary pathways, 2- and 4-year college options, by addressing important issues for college-bound young adults with ASD. These include living supports, practical skills, social supports, and educational accommodations. Furthermore, the role of educational and faculty supports is emphasized, as this is an area that has received little research attention.

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2016

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