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The Social Experiences Of College Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder, Deborah Bogle
The Social Experiences Of College Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder, Deborah Bogle
CUP Ed.D. Dissertations
Through the passage of federal disability legislation, the opportunity to attain higher education exists for individuals experiencing Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Researchers have examined the neurodevelopmental impact of ASD on students and the needs of students at colleges and universities. Since ASD affects the social communication of individuals, the researcher conducted a study to gather lived stories of the social experiences of students with ASD. Through a narrative methodology, three students provided lived stories of their social experiences at a higher education institution. Students provided stories through interviews and journal writing of their social interactions with instructors, peers, and staff. …