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A Strength-based Approach to Achieving Academic Success for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Sally M Reis*, Nicholas Gelbar and Joseph Madaus

Published: 14 February, 2024 | Volume 8 - Issue 1 | Pages: 010-011

Qualitative research enabled us to explore the personal perceptions and institutional factors that facilitated academic success, as well as challenges, of a sample of 40 academically talented students with autism spectrum disorder (2e/ASD) who were enrolled in highly competitive colleges and universities in the United States. We explored their high school academic and social experiences, their college transition, parental views of their talents and disabilities, as well as college service providers’ opinions about their academic progress and needs. We identified some specific strength-based teaching and instructional strategies and academic experiences that students reported as contributing to their academic success during high school including challenging and advanced classes, use of strengths-based learning strategies (like independent study, and positive relationships with teachers and counselors. We also found that the level of disability support offered by the college was an important consideration for the academic success of this population, as was an understanding of the laws and regulations that apply and don’t apply when students with disabilities attend college. 

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Keywords:

Twice-exceptionality; Competitive colleges; College students with ASD; High school success for 2e students; Postsecondary academic success

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