Autism Spectrum in the College Classroom: Strategies for Instructors |
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| Authors: | Solvegi Shmulsky Ken Gobbo |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Education and Social Sciences , Landmark College , Putney , Vermont , USA sshmulsky@landmark.edu;3. Education and Social Sciences , Landmark College , Putney , Vermont , USA |
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| Abstract: | Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) refers to several conditions that share the feature of persistent social impairment. The rate of ASD diagnosis has climbed to one in 88 (CDC, 2012), and increasing numbers of individuals with ASD attend college. College students with ASD may share academic challenges related to critical thinking, executive functioning, and classroom anxiety. These challenges can manifest in the classroom, and there are a number of simple strategies for instructors that directly address characteristics of ASD. These strategies are not just good for students on the spectrum, but they can benefit other learners as well. |
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