Critical Factors in Successful Navigation of Higher Education for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Qualitative Case Study

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Main Author:	Ciccantelli, Lynn Ann
Language:	English
Published:	University of Akron / OhioLINK 2011
Subjects:	Education Higher Education Secondary Education Special Education Autism spectrum disorder transition higher education students with disabilities postsecondary education high school K-12 advanced preparation
Online Access:	http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1302102833

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spelling	ndltd-OhioLink-oai-etd.ohiolink.edu-akron13021028332021-08-03T05:26:32Z Critical Factors in Successful Navigation of Higher Education for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Qualitative Case Study Ciccantelli, Lynn Ann Education Higher Education Secondary Education Special Education Autism spectrum disorder transition higher education students with disabilities postsecondary education high school K-12 advanced preparation The increase in number of students with disabilities entering institutions of higher education necessitates greater understanding of their needs. Youth with disabilities are pursuing postsecondary education together with peers in the general population. In fact, postsecondary education is a primary post-high school goal for more than four out of five secondary school students with disabilities who have transitionplans (Cameto, Levine, & Wagner 2004). However, despite advanced preparation in high school, students with disabilities encounter a variety of challenges as they transitionand begin to navigate college which impact their postsecondary outcomes (Conley,2008; Szafran, 2001; Wells, Sandefur, & Hogan, 2003). This study examined the perspectives of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, their parents, and Office ofAccessibility staff at the institution of higher education attended by the student and identified critical factors for successful navigation of the academic, social, and independent living demands of institutions of higher education for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Findings of this study and implications for students with ASD,parents of students with ASD, K-12 teachers and administrators, higher educationfaculty and staff, and teacher preparation programs are discussed. 2011-06-14 English text University of Akron / OhioLINK http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1302102833 http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1302102833 unrestricted This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: all rights reserved. It may not be copied or redistributed beyond the terms of applicable copyright laws.
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title	Critical Factors in Successful Navigation of Higher Education for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Qualitative Case Study
title_short	Critical Factors in Successful Navigation of Higher Education for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Qualitative Case Study
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Critical Factors in Successful Navigation of Higher Education for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Qualitative Case Study

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