Practical Report of Support for an International Student with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Implications of providing Psychological support in a University Dormitory
It has been reported that the number of students with developmental disabilities enrolled in Japanese universities continues to increase every year, and the percentage of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder（ ASD） is also high. However accurate surveys have not been conducted on international students with developmental disabilities such as ASD. In recent years, reports on female students with ASD have been increasing based on data from clinical trials in the fields of Psychiatry and Psycho-somatic Medicine. However, there are few studies of cases targeting international students with ASD who are studying in Japan. Therefore, when students diagnosed with ASD in their country faces difficulties while living in Japan in an environment different from their country, it is not yet clear what kind of support is appropriate. This paper focuses on daily life problems that occurred in a Japanese university dormitory and reports that it is effective to provide supports that encourages “self-understanding” for an international student with ASD. Furthermore, it is effective for the people around students with ASD to understand and cooperate with the provision of “reasonable accommodation” that is not a form of special treatment. The study also discusses the implications that emerged from this support practice.
雑誌名
長崎外大論叢
雑誌名(英)
The Journal of Nagasaki University of Foreign Studies
自閉スペクトラム症を持つ留学生への支援の実践報告 ―大学の学生寮での生活上の問題解決を目指して―
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