Support Needs for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder Beyond University Accommodations: Enhancing Educator Awareness–A Literature Review
This literature review explores the needs of students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in higher education while underscoring the gap in awareness of the required support for student success. Examining current research, this review identifies both the social and academic challenges faced by...
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This literature review explores the needs of students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in higher education while underscoring the gap in awareness of the required support for student success. Examining current research, this review identifies both the social and academic challenges faced by students with ASD, including mental health concerns, and the necessity for tailored support and training mechanisms. It emphasizes the need for enhanced educator awareness and institutional readiness to accommodate the needs of students with ASD. Recommendations include inclusive environments in higher education to improve academic outcomes for students with ASD. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-b3efd5272e784c85a4920faf26374e802025-08-20T02:57:48ZengGrand Canyon UniversityJournal of Scholarly Engagement2690-72832690-72912024-11-0172718110.9743/JSE.2024.7.2.7Support Needs for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder Beyond University Accommodations: Enhancing Educator Awareness–A Literature ReviewCatherine HallamJennifer YoungKim KorandaLisa SchenkHannah CilliersZarren Hattery This literature review explores the needs of students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in higher education while underscoring the gap in awareness of the required support for student success. Examining current research, this review identifies both the social and academic challenges faced by students with ASD, including mental health concerns, and the necessity for tailored support and training mechanisms. It emphasizes the need for enhanced educator awareness and institutional readiness to accommodate the needs of students with ASD. Recommendations include inclusive environments in higher education to improve academic outcomes for students with ASD.https://scholarlyengagement.com/2024/12/11/support-needs-for-students-with-autism-spectrum-disorder-beyond-university-accommodations-enhancing-educator-awareness-a-literature-review/ |
| spellingShingle | Catherine Hallam Jennifer Young Kim Koranda Lisa Schenk Hannah Cilliers Zarren Hattery Support Needs for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder Beyond University Accommodations: Enhancing Educator Awareness–A Literature Review Journal of Scholarly Engagement |
| title | Support Needs for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder Beyond University Accommodations: Enhancing Educator Awareness–A Literature Review |
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