Parent perspectives of children with autism spectrum disorder transitioning from primary to secondary school in New Zealand

Meeting the principles of inclusion in mainstream education for students with Autism/Takiwātanga in Aotearoa: A scoping review

“…Inclusive education has been an integral part of educational practice in Aotearoa for the last two decades (Hamilton & Wilkinson, 2016). Recently it has been reinforced by the Education and Training Act 2020 (Ministry of Education, 2020) which states that all students in Aotearoa, including those with additional support and learning needs, have the right to a free state education and ensures that reasonable accommodation and support must be provided to facilitate the provision of effective education at their local school.…”

“…In their study of parents' perspectives on school transitions, Hamilton and Wilkinson (2016) identified that the teachers who had autism-specific training were the ones who were able to create more inclusive classroom environments. Data from the case studies of Alesech and Nayar (2021) revealed the critical skills required by teachers to create an effective learning environment included effectively managing the class, having a constructive approach to identifying problems, and effectively planning and catering to student needs.…”