Social skills for students diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders in STEM education

Students diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are showing high levels of interest in STEM fields. This paper will review the diversity of thought among individuals with special needs from a research perspective, efforts are made to identify possible sets of skills or common characteristics among individuals either with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and related learning differences, such as specific learning disabilities, or with mental health disorders that affect learning (emotional disturbance), as well as other health-related disorders (e.g., Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder – ADHD). This paper presents the theoretical framework and the factors influencing for the Selection of University STEM Programs among Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. To this end, researchers have attempted to develop an assessment process and measure the impact of an educational model on outcomes related to STEM. Educators and employers are working together to promote students diagnosed with autism by developing skills related to the STEM fields. Efforts are finally made to encourage a blend of evidence-based instructional methods in order to support the act of including of students diagnosed with ASD.