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University Students with Autism: The Social and Academic Experiences of University in the UK

Gurbuz, E.; Hanley, M.; Riby, DM.

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E. Gurbuz



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.

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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
Acceptance Date Aug 25, 2018
Online Publication Date Sep 1, 2018
Publication Date 2019-02
Deposit Date Aug 29, 2018
Publicly Available Date Mar 28, 2024
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

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