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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 language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 304-215 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | Australian Psychologist |
Volume | 51 |
Issue number | 4 |
Early online date | 21 Jul 2016 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Early online date - 21 Jul 2016 |
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Dive into the research topics of 'School's out forever: Postsecondary educational trajectories of students with autism'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.Projects
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Activities
- 2 Invited talk
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Invited Keynote: Challenging behaviours: Using functional assessment/analysis to develop positive supports.
Karola Dillenburger (Speaker)
28 Apr 2017Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Invited Keynote at Parliamentary Hearing: Applied Behavior Analysis for individuals with autism.
Karola Dillenburger (Speaker)
17 Feb 2016Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Research output
- 5 Citations
- 1 Commissioned report
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Helping the most vulnerable out of the poverty trap and reducing inequality: Policies, strategies, and services for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, including intellectual and neurodevelopmental disabilities: Benchmarking Autism Services Efficacy: BASE Project (Volume 4) Qualitative data analysis
Dillenburger, K., McKerr, L. & Jordan, J-A., 2015, Queens University Belfast.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
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