School's out forever: Postsecondary educational trajectories of students with autism

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

5 Citations (Scopus)
1803 Downloads (Pure)

Abstract

Objective:Postsecondary educational attainment is the key for successful transition to adulthood, economic self-sufficiency, and good mental and physical health.Method:Secondary analyses of school leavers’ data were carried out to establish postsecondary educational trajectories of students on the autism spectrum in the United Kingdom.Results:Findings show that students with autism who had attended mainstream secondary schools enter Further Education (post-16 vocational training) and Higher Education (University) institutions at a similar rate to other students to study the full range ofsubjects on offer. However, they are more likely to be younger, study at a lower academic level, and remain living at home.Conclusion:While course completion data were not yet available, attainment data showed that prospects were improving, although more needs to be done to enable these young adults to a achieving their post secondary educational potential.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)304-215
Number of pages12
JournalAustralian Psychologist
Volume51
Issue number4
Early online date21 Jul 2016
DOIs
Publication statusEarly online date - 21 Jul 2016

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'School's out forever: Postsecondary educational trajectories of students with autism'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this