ERIC Number: EJ975745
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012-Sep
Pages: 12
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ISSN: ISSN-1088-3576
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A Qualitative Analysis of the School Experiences of Students with Asperger Syndrome
Sciutto, Mark; Richwine, Sally; Mentrikoski, Janelle; Niedzwiecki, Kathryn
Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, v27 n3 p177-188 Sep 2012
In this study, adults with Asperger syndrome (AS) and caregivers of children with AS provided firsthand accounts of school-related challenges and influential instructional practices. A total of 94 participants (59 parents, 27 adults with AS, and 8 unspecified) completed an online survey containing open-ended questions about their (or their children's) school-related experiences. Participants identified specific areas of need (e.g., bullying, misunderstood intentions) related to understanding children with AS. In addition, participants described teacher qualities and instructional practices (e.g., strategies for communicating that the child is an asset, methods of structuring the environment for success) that had a positive impact on their (or their children's) school experiences. Implications for teacher training and school-based interventions are highlighted. (Contains 1 table.)
Descriptors: Asperger Syndrome, Teaching Methods, Educational Experience, Student Experience, Qualitative Research, Instructional Effectiveness, Caregiver Attitudes, Child Caregivers, Mail Surveys, Best Practices, Teacher Characteristics, Accessibility (for Disabled), Attitudes toward Disabilities, Performance Factors
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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