ReviewAutism in adulthood2021
Supporting Autistic Adults in Postsecondary Settings: A Systematic Review of Peer Mentorship Programs.
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- "A Good Transition Is Just Key": The Views and Experiences of Disability Support Staff in Supporting Autistic Students Transition to University.Autism in adulthood · 2025Article
- Being able to be myself: Understanding autonomy and autonomy-support from the perspectives of autistic adults with intellectual disabilities.Autism : the international journal of research and practice · 2024Article
- Autistic-Delivered Peer Support: A Feasibility Study.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2024Article
- 15 Years of Inclusive Employment in a Down Syndrome Clinic.Work (Reading, Mass.) · 2024Article
- Promoting Quality of Life: Suggestions for Mental Health Care Providers Working with Young Autistic Adults.Autism in adulthood · 2023Article
- Building Neurodiversity-Inclusive Postsecondary Campuses: Recommendations for Leaders in Higher Education.Autism in adulthood · 2023Article
- For autistic persons by autistic persons: Acceptability of a structured peer support service according to key stakeholders.Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy · 2023Article
- Disability-Informed Graduate-Student Mentors Foster Co-Regulation for Undergraduates in STEM with Learning and Attention Disabilities.Journal of postsecondary education and disability · 2023Article
- Supporting Effective Transitions From University to Post-graduation for Autistic Students.Frontiers in psychology · 2021Article
- Burnt Out and Dropping Out: A Comparison of the Experiences of Autistic and Non-autistic Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic.Frontiers in psychology · 2021Article
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4 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
Background: The number of autistic individuals attending college or university is increasing, yet graduation rates are low as postsecondary environments often fail to support autistic students' individual needs. Peer mentorship programs are emerging as a promising approach for providing individualized, one-on-one support to meet this service gap for autistic postsecondary students. However, no literature has systematically described these programs. Methods: We conducted a systematic review that described existing peer mentorship programs for autistic students in postsecondary education as well as their effectiveness. Results: Our search of five databases found nine unique programs that were evaluated in 11 peer-reviewed articles. Programs reported positive outcomes in various domains, which included social skills, academic performance, and sense of belonging. The evidence for these programs was primarily qualitative, sample sizes were small, and there was considerable heterogeneity in the format, provision, and goals of these programs, as well as the evaluation methods used. Conclusions: Overall, the state of the research related to the efficacy of peer mentorship programs for autistic students remains in its infancy, and further research is needed to quantify effectiveness and enable program comparisons. Lay summary:
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