| Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Participation Among College Students with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. | |
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PMID: 23114569 Owner: NLM Status: Publisher |
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Little research has examined the popular belief that individuals with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are more likely than the general population to gravitate toward science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. This study analyzed data from the National Longitudinal Transition Study-2, a nationally representative sample of students with an ASD in special education. Findings suggest that students with an ASD had the highest STEM participation rates although their college enrollment rate was the third lowest among 11 disability categories and students in the general population. Disproportionate postsecondary enrollment and STEM participation by gender, family income, and mental functioning skills were found for young adults with an ASD. Educational policy implications are discussed. |
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Authors:
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Xin Wei; Jennifer W Yu; Paul Shattuck; Mary McCracken; Jose Blackorby |
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Type: JOURNAL ARTICLE Date: 2012-11-1 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of autism and developmental disorders Volume: - ISSN: 1573-3432 ISO Abbreviation: J Autism Dev Disord Publication Date: 2012 Nov |
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Created Date: 2012-11-1 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 7904301 Medline TA: J Autism Dev Disord Country: - |
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Languages: ENG Pagination: - Citation Subset: - |
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Center for Education and Human Services, SRI International, 333 Ravenswood Avenue, BS169, Menlo Park, CA, 94025-3493, USA, xin.wei@sri.com. |
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