Comparison of Postural Control Among College Students With and Without Autism Spectrum Disorder

This 2-year study investigated the accommodations and support services preferred by college students with autism spectrum disorder using sequential mixed methods non-experimental survey and semi-structured follow-up interviews. Students with autism spectrum disorder reported using both academic and non-academic supports with frequency (e.g. extended time on exams, transition program), using academic supports in line with other disability populations, and using non-academic supports connecting them one-to-one with a faculty member or coach as preferred (e.g. academic coach, counselor, faculty mentor). Findings suggest a need for university disability service centers, counseling services, and faculty to work together to develop systematic support systems for college students with autism spectrum disorder.

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Evaluation of Overhand Throwing Among College Students With and Without Autism Spectrum Disorder

Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly ◽

10.1123/apaq.2019-0178 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 38 (1) ◽

pp. 43-61

Author(s):

Teri A. Todd ◽

Keely Ahrold ◽

Danielle N. Jarvis ◽

Melissa A. Mache

Keyword(s):

College Students ◽

Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽

Young Adults ◽

Three Dimensional ◽

Autism Spectrum ◽

Spectrum Disorder ◽

Overhand Throw ◽

Ball Velocity ◽

Overhand Throwing ◽

Adults With Asd

Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) typically demonstrate deficits in gross motor skills such as the overhand throw. It has not been determined whether such deficits persist into adulthood. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to examine the kinematics and developmental level of overhand throws among young adults with and without ASD. Three-dimensional motion-capture data were collected during overhand throwing trials performed by 20 college students (10 students with ASD). Individuals with ASD demonstrated similar throw duration, stride length, and step width but a longer acceleration phase and slower ball velocity than individuals without ASD. Young adults with ASD also performed the overhand throw with less developmental proficiency than those without ASD. Specifically, individuals with ASD exhibited developmental deficits in the backswing and composite throwing score. Motor skill interventions for individuals with ASD should address throwing skills, with a particular focus on the preparatory phase of the overhand throw.

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Assessment Considerations for College Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Topics in Language Disorders ◽

10.1097/tld.0000000000000073 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 35 (4) ◽

pp. 313-328 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Lynne E. Hewitt

Keyword(s):

College Students ◽

Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽

Autism Spectrum ◽

Spectrum Disorder ◽

Students With Autism

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College Students With High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder: Best Practices for Successful Transition to the World of Work

Journal of College Counseling ◽

10.1002/jocc.12013 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 18 (2) ◽

pp. 175-190 ◽

Cited By ~ 13

Author(s):

Abiola O. Dipeolu ◽

Cassandra Storlie ◽

Carol Johnson

Keyword(s):

College Students ◽

Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽

Best Practices ◽

High Functioning Autism ◽

Autism Spectrum ◽

Spectrum Disorder ◽

High Functioning ◽

Successful Transition ◽

The World

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Welcoming autistic students to academic libraries through innovative space utilization

Pennsylvania Libraries Research & Practice ◽

10.5195/palrap.2021.259 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (2) ◽

pp. 83-100

Author(s):

Kerry Walton ◽

Rachel McMullin

Keyword(s):

College Students ◽

Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽

Social Norms ◽

Academic Libraries ◽

College Success ◽

Sensory Stimulation ◽

Autism Spectrum ◽

Spectrum Disorder ◽

University Libraries ◽

Space Utilization

“If the library can serve as a safe and welcoming place for these students, it will help contribute to their ultimate college success.” (Anderson, 2018). Certain characteristics of autism spectrum disorder can make it challenging for autistic college students to make use of academic libraries. High levels of sensory stimulation and the need to understand and comply with neurotypical social norms can make library spaces feel unwelcoming and difficult to use. West Chester University Libraries decided to develop a dedicated space for our growing cohort of autistic students to study. This article will discuss the reasons why autistic students may find academic libraries challenging as well as the considerations and process of developing a separate space for autistic students within a library.

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