ERIC Number: EJ1420026
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 17
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ISSN: ISSN-1034-912X
EISSN: EISSN-1465-346X
From Caregivers to Right Defenders: Experiences of Chinese Parents Accompanying Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Inclusive Kindergartens
Linlin Wang; Zhengli Xie; Dehu Zhao; Meng Deng
International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, v71 n4 p535-551 2024
In China, accompanying parents are a special group supporting inclusive preschool education for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Although they lack professional knowledge and skills in children's education, they are required to accompany their children full-time to provide necessary and unique assistance. The present study aims to explore the experiences of accompanying parents of children with ASD in the context of Chinese inclusive preschool education. Semi-structured interviews and observations were conducted with 14 accompanying parents from an inclusive kindergarten. Results showed that the accompanying parents have transitioned across three roles -- from "caregivers" to "educators" to "right defenders." Each role transition resulted from their interaction with different elements in the environment and was aimed at increasing beneficial resources. Therefore, future policies and projects should improve the socioecological conditions of accompanying parents to promote inclusive preschool education in China.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Parent Participation, Parent School Relationship, Kindergarten, Students with Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Inclusion, Parent Role, Preschool Education, Parent Attitudes
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Early Childhood Education; Elementary Education; Kindergarten; Primary Education; Preschool Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: China
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