Meeting the Mental Health Needs of Autistic College Students: A Survey of University and College Counseling Center Clinicians
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| Title: | Meeting the Mental Health Needs of Autistic College Students: A Survey of University and College Counseling Center Clinicians |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Tara Chandrasekhar (ORCID |
| Source: | Journal of American College Health. 2024 72(1):40-46. |
| Availability: | Taylor & Francis. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 7 |
| Publication Date: | 2024 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Student Needs, Students with Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Mental Health, College Students, Guidance Centers, School Counselors, Self Efficacy, Anxiety, Depression (Psychology), Disability Identification, Clinical Diagnosis, Training, Counselor Attitudes, Experience |
| DOI: | 10.1080/07448481.2021.2013239 |
| ISSN: | 0744-8481 1940-3208 |
| Abstract: | Objective: University and college counseling centers (UCCCs) are a front-line support for the mental health needs of autistic students, though little is known about clinician attitudes, comfort level, and training in autism. Participants: 89 UCCC clinicians were recruited via email listservs. Methods: The authors developed a survey which assessed attitudes, comfort level, and training in autism. Results: The majority of clinicians (82.0%, n=73) had interacted with autistic students in the past year, and reported high levels of comfort with treating anxiety and depression. However, a smaller number reported confidence in their ability to diagnose autism. Training on autism emerged as an important deficit, as 31.5% of the clinicians denied receiving training either in their educational program or the UCCC. Conclusions: In this pilot study, clinicians reported a discrepancy between self-reported levels of comfort with autistic college students and past training, highlighting continuing education as an important area for future intervention. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2024 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1408362 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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| Abstract: | Objective: University and college counseling centers (UCCCs) are a front-line support for the mental health needs of autistic students, though little is known about clinician attitudes, comfort level, and training in autism. Participants: 89 UCCC clinicians were recruited via email listservs. Methods: The authors developed a survey which assessed attitudes, comfort level, and training in autism. Results: The majority of clinicians (82.0%, n=73) had interacted with autistic students in the past year, and reported high levels of comfort with treating anxiety and depression. However, a smaller number reported confidence in their ability to diagnose autism. Training on autism emerged as an important deficit, as 31.5% of the clinicians denied receiving training either in their educational program or the UCCC. Conclusions: In this pilot study, clinicians reported a discrepancy between self-reported levels of comfort with autistic college students and past training, highlighting continuing education as an important area for future intervention. |
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| ISSN: | 0744-8481 1940-3208 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/07448481.2021.2013239 |
