Toor, N, Hanley, T and Hebron, J (2016) The facilitators, obstacles and needs of individuals with Autism Spectrum Conditions accessing further and higher education: a systematic review. Journal of Psychologists and Counsellors in Schools, 26 (2). pp. 166-190. ISSN 2055-6365
Abstract
Many young adults diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) intend to go to college and/or university, yet research suggests that these individuals find aspects of college and university life challenging. To explore the views of individuals directly impacted by these challenges, a systematic review of the existing qualitative literature in this area was conducted. Twelve studies met the inclusion criteria. Thematic analysis of these papers identified six super-ordinate themes: the involvement of professionals; academic, environmental and social factors; well-being; communication; and understanding. The facilitators, obstacles and needs of students pervaded these themes and are discussed alongside implications for counsellors and psychologists working in schools.
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © The Author(s) 2016. This article has been published in a revised form in Journal of Psychologists and Counsellors in Schools (http://doi.org/10.1017/jgc.2016.20). This version is free to view and download for private research and study only. Not for re-distribution, re-sale or use in derivative works. Uploaded in accordance with the publisher's self-archiving policy. |
Keywords: | autism spectrum conditions; further education; higher education; transition; systematic review; qualitative research |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Education, Social Sciences and Law (Leeds) > School of Education (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 10 Aug 2017 11:11 |
Last Modified: | 03 Feb 2020 11:50 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Cambridge University Press |
Identification Number: | 10.1017/jgc.2016.21 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:119996 |