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Two-year college experiences of students with autism

Two-year college is a frequent stepping stone to employment or further education.

Paul Shattuck

Author(s)
Anne Roux, Jessica Rast, Julianna Rava, Paul Shattuck

Date
10/21/2015

Topics
Education, Transition to Adulthood, Access to Services

Type
Fact Sheet

Data Source
National Longitudinal Transition Study 2 (NLTS-2)

# Pages
2

Key Findings

About 1 in 3 youth with autism will attend college soon after high school, and the most common place for attendance was 2-year college.  Of those who attended 2-year college, less than half accessed help, accommodations, or services to support their education.

Overview

Two-year college is a frequent stepping stone to employment or further education. Learn about 2-year college attendance rates and what supports students with autism receive during 2-year college.

Suggested Citation

Roux AM, Rast JE, Rava JA, and Shattuck PT. (2015). Two-Year College Experiences of Students with Autism. Life Course Outcomes Research Program--Fact Sheet Series. Philadelphia, PA: Life Course Outcomes Research Program, A.J. Drexel Autism Institute, Drexel University.