Autism Annotated Bibliography

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Annotated Bibliography Van Hees, V., Moyson, T., & Roeyers, H. (n.d). Higher Education Experiences of Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Challenges, Benefits and Support Needs. Journal Of Autism And Developmental Disorders, 45(6), 1673-1688. The authors of this article begin by defining autism spectrum disorder. There has been significant increase in ASD cases have occurred in the past 10 years, and many of these students are enrolling in a higher education institution. Autism presents challenges, in general, but students that enroll in a higher education institution are at risk of other issues. The article discusses these challenges as well as the transition from high school to college from actual students with autism. Using these challenges, …show more content…

This also exhibits why students with autism should be evaluated on an individual basis when assigning campus housing. Couzens, D., Poed, S., Kataoka, M., Brandon, A., Hartley, J., & Keen, D. (2015). Support for Students with Hidden Disabilities in Universities: A Case Study. International Journal Of Disability, Development & Education, 62(1), 24-41. While many universities are seeking to attain increasing diversity student populations; some colleges are not equipped to support students with hidden disabilities. Hidden disabilities are disabilities that we can not identify with our eyes. This article addresses how we contact these student and finding the most effective way to address their individual issues. This resource will allow us to demonstrate the different difficulties students deal with while in college. Also, will help share that many students with hidden disabilities need support no matter how severe their condition. Gee, N. (2012). Disability and difference in higher education: be prepared for what you can't know. Diversity & Equality In Health & Care, 9(2), …show more content…

The author emphasises a unique approach to each individual who falls on the spectrum because each problem can be approached numerous ways to find a proficient solution. The author advocates that each individual experiencing ASD find a program or learning approach that works favorably for them. Siegel denotes that no two educational programs or teaching methods are the same, nor is there any program that is more effective than the other. When choosing a program, one must consider personal ability, necessary accommodations, and whether or not the curriculum is developmentally appropriate. This source highlighted different approaches taken by schools, teachers, and aides that work closely with persons with ASD. While states offer equal educational opportunities to students, it is important for the individual to understand what their needs are when choosing a school or program. While mainstreaming students with ASD into normal learning environments can be beneficial to personal development, it can also be damaging if the students is not emotionally prepared. This type of frustration can cause the individual with ASD to exhibit problematic behavior or cause them to develop

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