| Owner: |
Jacqueline Lubin
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| Owner Email: |
jacyves@gmail.com
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| Paper Title: |
Transcending Global Borders: Lived Experiences of Students With Autism From Italy to the United States
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| Session Title: |
Global Perspectives and Experiences of Students With Autism or Emotional and Behavioral Disabilities
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| Paper Type: |
Place-Based Paper
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| Presentation Date: |
4/27/2025
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| Presentation Location: |
Denver, CO
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| Descriptors: |
Autism, Cross-Cultural Studies, International Education/Studies
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| Methodology: |
Quantitative
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| Author(s): |
Jacqueline Lubin, Quinnipiac University; Alessandra Romano, University of Siena; Marsha E. Simon, Valdosta State University; Francesca Bulletti, University of Siena
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| Unit: |
SIG-Special and Inclusive Education Research
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| Abstract: |
This paper presents findings on the quality of life (QoL) of high school and college students with autism in Italy and the US. Using a self-reported questionnaire measuring adaptability, job expectations and job security, findings showed that high school students’ adaptability in Italy had a positive moderate correlation with Job Expectation. Research has shown that job expectation is a key element of QoL. Using the World Health Organization Quality of Life- BREF (1997), college students with autism in the US reported slightly above mid-level QoL and satisfaction with college life. There were differences among groups based on sex/gender, and race/ethnicity within the individual domains of QoL. Educational implications and recommendations for future research are discussed.
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| DOI: |
https://doi.org/10.3102/2189847
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