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

Ciccantelli, Lynn Ann

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2011, Doctor of Philosophy, University of Akron, Secondary Education.
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 transition plans (Cameto, Levine, & Wagner 2004). However, despite advanced preparation in high school, students with disabilities encounter a variety of challenges as they transition and 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 of Accessibility 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 education faculty and staff, and teacher preparation programs are discussed.
Shernavaz Vakil, Dr. (Advisor)
Evangeline Newton, Dr. (Committee Member)
Harold Foster, Dr. (Committee Member)
Karen Majeski, Dr. (Committee Member)
Susan Witt, Dr. (Committee Member)
218 p.

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  • Ciccantelli, L. A. (2011). Critical Factors in Successful Navigation of Higher Education for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Qualitative Case Study [Doctoral dissertation, University of Akron]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1302102833

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Ciccantelli, Lynn. Critical Factors in Successful Navigation of Higher Education for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Qualitative Case Study. 2011. University of Akron, Doctoral dissertation. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1302102833.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Ciccantelli, Lynn. "Critical Factors in Successful Navigation of Higher Education for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Qualitative Case Study." Doctoral dissertation, University of Akron, 2011. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1302102833

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)