Self-Advocacy Training for Autistic College Students at a Public University

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Conditions studied: Autism Spectrum Disorder

In brief

Cases in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have dramatically risen over the past 30 years, with the current rate of 1 in every 44 (Maenner et al., 2021) children born with the condition. Much emphasis rests on the need for various interventions, practices, and therapies during childhood to improve quality of life and success across a variety of settings. Nonetheless, as they age, all children advance through the education system and eventually leave the school system. Consequently, it should not be surprising that these children must grow up and face realities after high school. For some, this may include residential placements, living at home with family members, or working part or full time. For others, this comes in the form of postsecondary education. However, many individuals with autism might not be prepared to handle the requirements future education entails. As stated in articles by Chiang et al. (2012) and Blackorby and Wagner (1996), persons with disabilities, regardless of type, do not have successful transitions after high school compared to individuals without disabilities-even with having access to many resources in school and the community. Barriers, therefore, exist that prevent successful outcomes for students with autism attending college and obtaining a postsecondary degree. Thus, there is a need to identify strategies that can be effective in assisting autistic adults in postsecondary education to succeed, both academically and socially.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT05450536

Run by

University of Texas at Austin

People needed

6

Starts

2022-10-01

Expected to finish

2023-04-01

Last updated by the study team

2022-12-07

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 22. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Students to be undergraduates enrolled at a university or community college
• Students must have a confirmed diagnosis of ASD (either through an official diagnosis via documentation of the disability services or proof of self-diagnosis).

You may not qualify if…

• Students who are not enrolled in college, do not have a confirmed diagnosis of ASD, or who already demonstrate strong self-advocacy skills will be excluded from this study.

Where it is running

• University of Texas Austin — Austin, Texas, United States

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