Postsecondary Education & Autism: Developing an Online Community

Abstract

This paper discuss a research project to develop an online community that supports the transition from secondary to postsecondary education for autistic students. It first highlight the impact of inadequate existing support resources for postsecondary education and autism. The paper then share how semi- structured interviews with five key stakeholder groups will inform the development of the online community. Finally, the paper discuss potential technological and social-cultural infrastructure for the community, as well as this project's long-term implications for academia and practice.