Supporting Students with Autism in Higher Education: Challenges and Strategies
Discover the growing number of students with autism attending universities, the challenges they face, and the support strategies available to help them succeed in higher education. Learn about the increase in students with autism in recent years, the vulnerability to dropping out, and the initiatives universities are taking, such as offering pre-enrollment courses and providing support for students with Asperger's Syndrome and other Autistic Spectrum Conditions. Hear personal perspectives on the transition to higher education and find valuable resources for supporting students with autism in the college environment.
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3rd Level/Higher Education The number of students with autism going to university has soared in recent years, growing by more than 200% in five years and this figure does not include students who haven't disclosed. Research is showing that these students are more vulnerable to dropping out than others. In 2011-12, 3.5% of students with autism did not complete their course, compared with 2.6% of their course mates. "It's a difficult time for any student but particularly for someone with autism spectrum disorder who is coming into an environment that isn't as structured as previously. On the brighter side, a third year student has said, "In school I was bullied quite a bit for being weird, but at university, it's never been an issue. At university, it's the first time I've been able to be open about it [autism]."
Some universities, now, offer pre-enrolling students courses on Cooking a meal Using public transport, Teamwork. Student humour and facial expressions Asking a tutor for help or clarification Using pet therapy as a medium for build interpersonal skills But also offer lecturers training on giving unambiguous instructions to students, avoiding last-minute changes to timetables, and making lecture notes available in advance.
Personal Perspective on the transition to Higher Education This did cause me stress and did make me upset. How I managed to avoid a nervous breakdown is testament to my sheer courage and determination to fight on. David Nicholson, BA (Hons) Law and Politics, Parliamentary Assistant at UK Parliament, speaking to Parliament
Sources of support Supporting students with Asperger s Syndrome and other Autistic Spectrum Conditions in the College Environment www.tcd.ie/disability/staff/supporting_students_wit haspergers.php Supporting Students with Asperger s Syndrome and other Autistic Spectrum Conditions in the 4th Level College Environment www.tcd.ie/disability/staff/supporting_students_ withaspergers.php Both written by Dr. Zehanne Kenny and Declan Treanor, Dr Kenny had Asperger syndrome
