Transition to higher education for students with autism: A systematic literature review.

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Nuske, A., Rillotta, F., Bellon, M., & Richdale, A. (2019). Transition to higher education for students with autism: A systematic literature review. Journal of Diversity in Higher Education, 12(3), 280-295. https://doi.org/10.1037/dhe0000108

Publication date: 26 Feb 2019 Added to AutiHub: 24 Sep 2026 Type: Article Article language: English
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  1. Alison Nuske *
  2. Fiona Rillotta
  3. Michelle Bellon
  4. Amanda Richdale

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