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ArticleJournal of autism and developmental disorders2026

Frequency and Mental Health Condition of Students with Developmental Disabilities Among First-Year Japanese University Students: A Cross-Sectional Survey.

Miho Adachi, Ryo Horita, Takao Miwa, Satoko Tajirika, Nanako Imamura, Daichi Watanabe, Takuma Ishihara, Taku Fukao, Hidenori Ohnishi, Mayumi Yamamoto

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10 authors.

Miho AdachiHealth Administration Center, Gifu University, 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu, 501-1193, Japan. adachi.miho.s6@f.gifu-u.ac.jp.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0002-9253-3324
Ryo HoritaHealth Administration Center, Gifu University, 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu, 501-1193, Japan.
Takao MiwaHealth Administration Center, Gifu University, 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu, 501-1193, Japan.
Satoko TajirikaHealth Administration Center, Gifu University, 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu, 501-1193, Japan.
Nanako ImamuraHealth Administration Center, Gifu University, 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu, 501-1193, Japan.
Daichi WatanabeInnovative and Clinical Research Promotion Center, Gifu University Hospital, 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu, 501-1194, Japan.
Takuma IshiharaInnovative and Clinical Research Promotion Center, Gifu University Hospital, 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu, 501-1194, Japan.
Taku FukaoHealth Administration Center, Gifu University, 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu, 501-1193, Japan.
Hidenori OhnishiDepartment of Pediatrics, Graduate School of Medicine, Gifu University, 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu, 501-1194, Japan.
Mayumi YamamotoHealth Administration Center, Gifu University, 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu, 501-1193, Japan.

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JSPS KAKENHI JP22K02709
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Students with developmental disabilities are anxious about a change in environment when graduating from high school to college. Existing research, which is scarce, focuses on the mental health status of students with developmental disabilities entering university. This study investigated the frequency of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) among first-year Japanese university students and their mental health risks post-admission. We conducted a cross-sectional survey for university students within a month of admission, using the Autism Spectrum Quotient (AQ) and Adult ADHD Test (A-ADHD) to demonstrate the frequency of ASD and ADHD. The Counseling Center Assessment of Psychological Symptoms (CCAPS)-Japanese (depression, eating concerns, hostility, social anxiety, family distress, alcohol use, generalized anxiety, and academic distress) evaluated their mental health condition.Of 711 students (20.3 ± 2.1 years; 330 male, 381 female), the number of those showing either ASD or ADHD tendencies was 61 (8.58%). Twenty-three (3.23%) showed symptoms of only ASD, 34 (4.78%) of ADHD, and four (0.56%) of ASD and ADHD. No significant differences existed in the frequency of ASD and ADHD between each sex and major. The scores and frequency of high risk (over the cut-off points) students on all CCAPS-Japanese subscales (except alcohol use) were significantly higher among the ASD and ADHD groups than the control group, which showed no ASD or ADHD tendencies. The frequency of ASD and ADHD characteristics among first-year Japanese university students was 8.58%. They have a high risk of mental health problems when they enter university.

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Attention Deficit Disorder with HyperactivityAutism Spectrum DisorderDevelopmental DisabilitiesMental HealthStudentsAdolescentAdultCross-Sectional StudiesEast Asian PeopleFemaleHumansJapanMaleSurveys and QuestionnairesUniversitiesYoung AdultA-ADHDAQ,CCAPSDevelopmental DisabilityMental HealthUniversity Students

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