Functionality, Impact, and Satisfaction of a Web-Based and Mobile Application Support Program for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Authors

  • Monica Bellon-Harn Lamar University
  • Vinaya Manachaiah Lamar University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24059/olj.v25i2.2204

Keywords:

mobile application, autism spectrum disorders, transition

Abstract

This paper presents the functionality, impact and satisfaction of a self-management web-based or mobile application student support program (i.e., College Connect) for post-secondary students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (PSS-ASD) in the United States. Five professionals and four successful college graduates with ASD evaluated College Connectand completed an intervention satisfaction rating and an ePlatform performance questionnaire. College Connect and ePlatform function was modified based on reviewers’ feedback. Following modification, the program was piloted with three high school seniors and one freshman at a two-year college with ASD. Results pointed toward strengths and limitations of the program protocol and future directions.

Author Biographies

Monica Bellon-Harn, Lamar University

Dr. Bellon-Harn is Chair and Professor of the Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences at Lamar University.

Vinaya Manachaiah, Lamar University

Dr. Vinaya Manchaiah is the Jo Mayo Endowed Professor of the Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences at Lamar University.

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Published

2021-06-01

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Vol. 25 No. 2 (2021)

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Student Issues, Pedagogy, Tools, and Support

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