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Community-based sailing programme to enhance resilience among autistic children in inclusive education: a qualitative study with community stakeholders.

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Title: Community-based sailing programme to enhance resilience among autistic children in inclusive education: a qualitative study with community stakeholders.
Authors: Fan, M. S. N.1 (AUTHOR), Li, William Ho Cheung1 (AUTHOR) williamli@cuhk.edu.hk, Ho, L. L. K.1 (AUTHOR), Pinchbeck, D. J.2 (AUTHOR), Ng, T. C.3 (AUTHOR), Pacchiani, S.4 (AUTHOR), Clancey, J. C. T.5 (AUTHOR)
Source: Journal of Adventure Education & Outdoor Learning. Mar2026, Vol. 26 Issue 1, p200-214. 15p.
Subject Terms: *Autistic children, *Inclusive education, *Psychological resilience, *Qualitative research, Community-based programs, Ecological systems theory, Positive psychology, Sailing
Abstract: This study explores the experience of a community-based sailing (CBS) programme among school-aged autistic children in inclusive education, drawing on the perceptions of involved community stakeholders. A descriptive phenomenological approach was used. A total of 56 participants were recruited through purposive sampling at Sailability Hong Kong, including 16 autistic children (25% female), 18 caregivers of autistic children (78% female), one organisational administrator (female), 7 qualified sailing instructors (14% female, 43% volunteers), and 14 volunteers without a sailing instructor background (40% female). Data were synthesised thematically based on the Positive Emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, and Accomplishment (PERMA) model and organised according to the socioecological framework. Findings highlights the importance of the community-based initiatives.Insights gained from this study offer valuable foundations for future resilience-focused intervention development , complementing the deficit-oriented approaches in existing non-pharmacological interventions. This contributes to the holistic health of school-aged autistic children in inclusive education. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:This study explores the experience of a community-based sailing (CBS) programme among school-aged autistic children in inclusive education, drawing on the perceptions of involved community stakeholders. A descriptive phenomenological approach was used. A total of 56 participants were recruited through purposive sampling at Sailability Hong Kong, including 16 autistic children (25% female), 18 caregivers of autistic children (78% female), one organisational administrator (female), 7 qualified sailing instructors (14% female, 43% volunteers), and 14 volunteers without a sailing instructor background (40% female). Data were synthesised thematically based on the Positive Emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, and Accomplishment (PERMA) model and organised according to the socioecological framework. Findings highlights the importance of the community-based initiatives.Insights gained from this study offer valuable foundations for future resilience-focused intervention development , complementing the deficit-oriented approaches in existing non-pharmacological interventions. This contributes to the holistic health of school-aged autistic children in inclusive education. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:14729679
DOI:10.1080/14729679.2025.2458313