Department of Interprofessional Health Studies, Towson University, 8000 York Road, Towson, MD, 21252, USA.
J Autism Dev Disord. 2017 Oct;47(10):3029-3039. doi: 10.1007/s10803-017-3218-x.
There is limited information on outcomes for young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), including achievement at college. Qualitative interviews were conducted with 18 families reporting a degree-seeking college experience for their young adult with ASD. Interview transcripts were analyzed using a grounded theory approach. Four themes surrounding success and failure at college emerged. Preparation Beyond Academics involved challenges associated with ASD, such as social, executive functioning, and mental health issues, and to what extent these had been addressed prior to leaving high school. Student/College Fit related to whether a student's capabilities were matched to college location, size, and culture, while Campus Supports and Family Supports concerned assistance provided by colleges and families, respectively. Implications for future practice are discussed.
关于自闭症谱系障碍（ASD）的年轻人的结果信息有限，包括在大学的成就。对 18 个家庭进行了定性访谈，这些家庭报告了他们的 ASD 成年子女寻求学位的大学经历。使用扎根理论方法对访谈记录进行了分析。围绕大学成功和失败的四个主题出现了。学术以外的准备涉及与 ASD 相关的挑战，例如社交、执行功能和心理健康问题，以及在离开高中之前在多大程度上解决了这些问题。学生/学院适配度与学生的能力与大学的位置、规模和文化相匹配的程度有关，而校园支持和家庭支持则分别涉及学院和家庭提供的帮助。讨论了对未来实践的影响。
