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

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melissa A. Mache ◽  
Teri A. Todd ◽  
Danielle N. Jarvis ◽  
Kyle C. Geary
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Postural Control ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder

Effect of Optic Flow on Postural Control in Children and Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Neuroscience ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 393 ◽  
pp. 138-149 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yi Huey Lim ◽  
Hoe C. Lee ◽  
Torbjörn Falkmer ◽  
Garry T. Allison ◽  
Tele Tan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Postural Control ◽  
Optic Flow ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Adults With Autism

Accommodations and support services preferred by college students with autism spectrum disorder

Autism ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 574-583 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amy L Accardo ◽  
S Jay Kuder ◽  
John Woodruff
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Support Services ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Counseling Services ◽  
Faculty Mentor ◽  
Sequential Mixed Methods ◽  
Academic Supports ◽  
Students With Autism

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.

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

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.

scholarly journals Welcoming autistic students to academic libraries through innovative space utilization

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.

scholarly journals Increasing social integration for college students with autism spectrum disorder.

2017 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 183-196 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kristen Ashbaugh ◽  
Robert L. Koegel ◽  
Lynn Kern Koegel
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Social Integration ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Students With Autism
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