Powers, B. M., Patterson, F., Freedman, B., Giancola, S., Pacanowski, C., & Healy, S. (2024). A multiperspectival examination of stress, anxiety, and related coping strategies among college students with intellectual disabilities. Journal of Diversity in Higher Education. https://doi-org.libserv-prd.bridgew.edu/10.1037/dhe0000598


Reference- A Multiperspectival Examination of Stress, Anxiety, and Related Coping Strategies Among College Students With Intellectual Disabilities



Insight onto the experience of students with ID (autism spectrum disorder) in college campus and how anxiety affects mental health needs. 


Bridgewater College

*  Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis within scientific literature 
*  Transitioning to independent living 
*  Students have a desire for independence - additional support causes stress and new responsibilities 
*  Desire for independence 
*  Some student switch her education experience 
*  Disabilities need to explore their independence and desire. 
*  Desire for independence and additional support was overwhelming to consider for the student with ID.

Mental health is Important With ID Students


Bush, K. L., & Tassé, M. J. (2017). Employment and choice-making for adults with intellectual disability, autism, and down syndrome. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 65, 23–34. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ridd.2017.04.004

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