Brief Report: Covid Restrictions had Positive and Negative Impacts on Schooling for Students on the Autism Spectrum.
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| Title: | Brief Report: Covid Restrictions had Positive and Negative Impacts on Schooling for Students on the Autism Spectrum. |
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| Authors: | Simpson, Kate, Adams, Dawn |
| Source: | Journal of Autism & Developmental Disorders. Jul2023, Vol. 53 Issue 7, p2921-2927. 7p. 1 Chart. |
| Subjects: | Social support, Education, Internet, Students with disabilities, Surveys, Experience, Learning, Psychosocial factors, Autism, Schools, Students, Research funding, COVID-19 pandemic, Parents |
| Geographic Terms: | Australia |
| Abstract: | 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 how the COVID-19 pandemic had impacted on their child's education experience. Nearly half (48%) of the parents reported only negative impacts, 26% only positive impacts, 12% a mix of positive and negative impacts, and 9% little or no impact. Parents identified that school restrictions impacted on more than their child's learning. These findings highlight areas to consider when supporting autism-friendly learning. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Abstract: | 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 how the COVID-19 pandemic had impacted on their child's education experience. Nearly half (48%) of the parents reported only negative impacts, 26% only positive impacts, 12% a mix of positive and negative impacts, and 9% little or no impact. Parents identified that school restrictions impacted on more than their child's learning. These findings highlight areas to consider when supporting autism-friendly learning. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 01623257 |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s10803-022-05451-z |
