| Title: |
Autistic and Non-Autistic Young People's and Caregivers' Perspectives on COVID-19-Related Schooling Changes and Their Impact on Emotional Well-Being: An Opportunity for Change? |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Ozsivadjian, Ann (ORCID 0000-0002-6733-4537); Milner, Victoria (ORCID 0000-0002-1821-5603); Pickard, Hannah; Hollocks, Matthew J. (ORCID 0000-0002-9513-6917); Gaigg, Sebastian B. (ORCID 0000-0003-2644-7145); Colvert, Emma; Happé, Francesca; Magiati, Iliana |
| Source: |
Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice. Jul 2023 27(5):1477-1491. |
| Availability: |
SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: https://sagepub.com |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
15 |
| Publication Date: |
2023 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires |
| Descriptors: |
COVID-19; Pandemics; Student Adjustment; Well Being; Early Adolescents; Adolescents; Adolescent Attitudes; Autism Spectrum Disorders; Electronic Learning; Educational Experience; Educational Change; Mental Health; Caregivers; Caregiver Attitudes |
| DOI: |
10.1177/13623613221140759 |
| ISSN: |
1362-3613; 1461-7005 |
| Abstract: |
Autistic children and young people experience poorer mental health and well-being compared to their non-autistic peers. Navigating the complex social, academic, procedural and sensory aspects of school may be particularly challenging for autistic young people and contribute to poorer mental well-being. The COVID-19 pandemic caused unprecedented school changes and provided a unique opportunity to gather caregiver's and young people's perspectives on the impact of school and pandemic-related school changes on the well-being of both autistic and non-autistic young people. Open-text online survey data from 71 caregivers (of n = 45 autistic young people) and 30 young people aged 11-18 years (n = 18 autistic) gathered across three timepoints between May and December 2020 during the pandemic revealed both benefits and challenges associated with school changes. Insights into possible lessons from the pandemic and recommendations for more flexible, individualised and strengths-based educational practices going forward are discussed. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Entry Date: |
2023 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ1382550 |
| Database: |
ERIC |