Autism awareness in children and young people: surveys of two populations

Dillenburger, Karola; Jordan, Joanne; McKerr, Lyn; Schubotz, Dirk

doi:10.1111/jir.12389

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“…Increased awareness of autism among peers has been proposed as a strategy to prevent pupils with ASD being isolated and bullied. Dillenburger et al (2017) examined 3353 11-year-old to 16-year-old pupils and found that awareness of autism was higher among teenagers (80%) than younger children (50%). Many children knew someone with autism (50%) and generally indicated positive and supportive attitudes.…”

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“…Many children knew someone with autism (50%) and generally indicated positive and supportive attitudes. Peers believed bullying was a problem but wanted to help those who were bullied (Dillenburger et al 2017). Munkhaugen et al (2017) reported that refusal to attend school among pupils with ASD has only been studied to a limited extent, but is considered a serious problem.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Humphrey and Symes (2010) reported that pupils with ASD face a number of obstacles that can prevent them from getting the most out of their education. In particular, previous research has suggested that pupils with ASD are more likely to be bullied and receive less consistent social support than children with other or no special educational needs (Dillenburger et al 2017). The perception of support for pupils, their relationships and lack of trust in others are considered to be important issues for staff to consider (Holcombe and Plunkett 2016).…”

Section: Challenges Demands and Obstacles In Educationmentioning

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Schooling for Pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Parents’ Perspectives

Anderson

2020

J Autism Dev Disord

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The current study, based on a survey of 1799 parents, explored parental perspectives of school absence in relation to approved grades, challenges, demands and obstacles in education for children with autism spectrum disorder. The results revealed a relatively high rate of school absenteeism for reasons other than illness. Girls had higher rates of absenteeism than boys for short durations of absence. Absenteeism was primarily caused by a lack of teacher competence regarding autism and inadequate adaptation of teaching. There were no significant differences between genders in approved grades, but the rate of failure to achieve approved grades was approximately 50%. The most common form of educational support was support from special needs teachers and adapted pedagogy.

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Schooling for Pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Parents’ Perspectives

Anderson

2020

J Autism Dev Disord

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“…Awareness of ASC is also reasonably high among children and teenagers in the UK [11]. Children generally report positive attitudes to peers with ASC, and many identify bullying as an issue commonly faced.…”

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Should Autism Spectrum Conditions Be Characterised in a More Positive Way in Our Modern World?

2020

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In a special issue that focuses on complex presentations related to Autism, we ask the question in this editorial whether an Autism Spectrum Condition without complexity is a disorder, or whether it represents human diversity? Much research into Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASCs) over the years has focused on comparisons between neuro-typical people and people with Autism Spectrum Conditions. These comparisons have tended to draw attention to 'deficits' in cognitive abilities and descriptions of behaviours that are characterised as unwanted. Not surprisingly, this is reflected in the classification systems from the World Health Organisation and the American Psychiatric Association. Public opinion about ASC may be influenced by presentations in the media of those with ASC who also have intellectual disability. Given that diagnostic systems are intended to help us better understand conditions in order to seek improved outcomes, we propose a more constructive approach to descriptions that uses more positive language, and balances descriptions of deficits with research finding of strengths and differences. We propose that this will be more helpful to individuals on the Autism Spectrum, both in terms of individual self-view, but also in terms of how society views Autism Spectrum Conditions more positively. Commentary has also been made on guidance that has been adjusted for people with ASC in relation to the current COVID-19 pandemic.

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“…Participation in the training was associated with decreased stigma and increased knowledge in both countries. Dillenburger, Jordan, McKerr, Lloyd, and Schubotz (2017) identified the level of autism awareness among children and youth. Results indicated that autism awareness was higher for teenagers (80%) than for the younger children (50%).…”

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Level of Awareness of Autism Spectrum Disorder among Members of Saudi Society: An Exploratory Study

Sukkar¹

2020

Ankara Üniversitesi Eğitim Bilimleri Fakültesi Özel Eğitim Dergisi

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The study aimed at identifying the level of awareness of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) among Saudi society members. The author adopted the analytical descriptive approach and prepared a scale for measuring the level of ASD awareness. The sample consisted of 888 Saudis comprising 174 males and 714 females, aged 18 to 58 years old. Results showed that a total of 55.2% of the participants has no information about ASD and mass media represents the main source of information for 56.8% of them. There are no statistically significant differences in ASD awareness levels among participants from different districts. There are statistically significant differences in the level of ASD awareness between male and female participants, favoring females, and between young and old participants, favoring young. The highest ASD awareness level was among Ph.D. holders, and the lowest was among holders of moderate and lower qualifications. In regard of profession, the highest ASD awareness level was among practitioners of Special Education and the lowest was among the unemployed.

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Autism awareness in children and young people: surveys of two populations

Cited by 34 publications

References 21 publications

Schooling for Pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Parents’ Perspectives

Schooling for Pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Parents’ Perspectives

Should Autism Spectrum Conditions Be Characterised in a More Positive Way in Our Modern World?

Level of Awareness of Autism Spectrum Disorder among Members of Saudi Society: An Exploratory Study

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