E. Gurbuz
University Students with Autism: The Social and Academic Experiences of University in the UK
Gurbuz, E.; Hanley, M.; Riby, DM.
Authors
Dr Mary Hanley mary.hanley@durham.ac.uk
Professor
Professor Deborah Riby deborah.riby@durham.ac.uk
Professor
Abstract
The number of university students with autism is increasing, and it is crucial that these students can access adequate support. An online questionnaire was completed by 26 autistic students and 158 non-autistic students enrolled at UK universities to investigate social and academic experiences. Autistic students self-reported significant challenges and more mental health difficulties than non-autistic students. Significant challenges focused on the social components of university life, including social skills, social support opportunities, and levels of ASD awareness from others. Many strengths were also reported regarding academic skills of autistic university students. Importantly, there were more thoughts of withdrawal by the students with autism highlighting the need for support. These data can inform university student support services.
Citation
Gurbuz, E., Hanley, M., & Riby, D. (2019). University Students with Autism: The Social and Academic Experiences of University in the UK. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 49(2), 617-631. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-018-3741-4
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Acceptance Date | Aug 25, 2018 |
Online Publication Date | Sep 1, 2018 |
Publication Date | 2019-02 |
Deposit Date | Aug 29, 2018 |
Publicly Available Date | Feb 7, 2019 |
Journal | Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders |
Print ISSN | 0162-3257 |
Electronic ISSN | 1573-3432 |
Publisher | Springer |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 49 |
Issue | 2 |
Pages | 617-631 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-018-3741-4 |
Public URL | https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1316098 |
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