1Cademy - Results (Autism College Experience in Comparison to Neurotypical Peers)

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Results (Autism College Experience in Comparison to Neurotypical Peers)

Both students on the spectrum and other disabled students reported lower GPAs, more remedial coursework, and more levels of academic challenges than neurotypical peers.
However, academic engagement is not significantly lower among students on the spectrum.
- In 4-year colleges, students on the spectrum report more academic engagement than neurotypical students. Collaborative learning, however, is lower.
Disabled students and those on the spectrum report poor quality social relationships, and higher rates of bullying victimization.
- Students on the spectrum at 2-year institutions reported higher feelings of belonging than neurotypical students and 4-year undergraduates on the spectrum.
Mental and physical health was poorer in all disabled students, but students on the spectrum were less likely to overconsume alcohol or experience sleep deprivation.

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Updated 2021-02-02

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