Inclusive Assessment: Challenges Faced by Autistic Students in Higher Education

Mc Hugh, Martin and Collins, Naoise (0016) Inclusive Assessment: Challenges Faced by Autistic Students in Higher Education. Ireland International Conference on Education (IICE 2023).

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Abstract

Autistic students account for approximately 1-2% of the third level student population, however their graduation rates compared to their neuro typical peers is much lower. Any mechanism put in place to support autistic students should, address the issues behind these low graduation rates specifically. For example, students who do not inform an institute of their diagnosis and don’t avail of local accommodations how can we best support these students? Supports need to be integrated at the subject/module level ranging from employing technology aides to techniques such as Universal Design Learning and Inclusive Assessments to assist in achieving positive outcomes.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	Computer Science > Computer Software
Research Centres:	Regulated Software Research Centre
Depositing User:	Martin McHugh
Date Deposited:	24 Oct 2023 15:04
Last Modified:	24 Oct 2023 15:04
License:	Creative Commons: Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 4.0
URI:	https://eprints.dkit.ie/id/eprint/855

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