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Simpson, Kate; Adams, Dawn – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2023
The COVID-19 pandemic (2020) resulted in school closures and changes to school delivery. The aim of this study was to explore how these changes impacted on children on the autism spectrum. As part of an online survey, parents (n = 180) of school-aged children (9.3-16.5 years) on the autism spectrum in Australia were asked an open-ended question on…
Descriptors: COVID-19, Pandemics, Students with Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorders
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Clark, Megan; Adams, Dawn; Roberts, Jacqueline; Westerveld, Marleen – Journal of Research in Special Educational Needs, 2020
This study investigated the supports and modifications made available to students on the autism spectrum in Australian schools. Teachers rated the importance of several factors in determining the grades of their students and reported on the frequency of student engagement with a range of instructional materials. Eighty-seven teachers identified…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Elementary School Teachers, Teacher Attitudes, Autism
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Keen, Deb; Adams, Dawn; Simpson, Kate – International Journal of Inclusive Education, 2023
Academic underachievement, as measured on standardised assessments, is commonly reported among students on the autism spectrum. However, little is known about the factors that predict academic (under)achievement, limiting the development of effective and targeted interventions. This study explored teacher ratings of academic skills and enabling…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Underachievement, Teacher Attitudes, Academic Ability