What are the challenges and successes reported by autistic students at university?: a literature review

Brian Irvine; Andrea MacLeod

What are the challenges and successes reported by autistic students at university? a literature review

Brian Irvine
, Andrea MacLeod

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Abstract

78 papers are reviewed in which autistic students give their first-hand accounts of life at university. It identifies which aspects are a challenge and the benefits and successes reported by some of the students. From their accounts, recommendations are made as to what universities can do to
enhance the life of autistic students and, in doing so, improve the experience for all.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	49-59
Number of pages	11
Journal	Good Autism Practice
Volume	23
Issue number	1
Publication status	Published - 1 May 2022

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 4 Quality Education
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Keywords

autism
autism education
Higher Education
university students
systematic review

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Education

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