| Title: |
Profiles and Longitudinal Growth Trajectories of Teacher-Rated Academic Skills and Enablers in Autistic Children and Adolescents |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Dawn Adams (ORCID 0000-0001-8001-0126); Matt Stainer; Kate Simpson; Jessica Paynter; Marleen Westerveld |
| Source: |
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. 2025 55(1):267-283. |
| Availability: |
Springer. Available from: Springer Nature. One New York Plaza, Suite 4600, New York, NY 10004. Tel: 800-777-4643; Tel: 212-460-1500; Fax: 212-460-1700; e-mail: customerservice@springernature.com; Web site: https://link.springer.com/ |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
17 |
| Publication Date: |
2025 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles; Reports - Research |
| Education Level: |
Elementary Education; Secondary Education |
| Descriptors: |
Autism Spectrum Disorders; Elementary School Students; Secondary School Students; Student Motivation; Learner Engagement; Interpersonal Competence; Study Skills; Individualized Education Programs; Elementary School Teachers; Secondary School Teachers; Student Evaluation; Individualized Instruction; Learning Trajectories |
| DOI: |
10.1007/s10803-023-06186-1 |
| ISSN: |
0162-3257; 1573-3432 |
| Abstract: |
In non-autistic children, academic skills are associated with academic enablers (motivation, engagement, study/interpersonal skills), but few studies have explored these in autistic children. This study identified profiles of academic skills and enablers in autistic students and explored the trajectory of each profile over time. Teachers completed the Academic Competences Evaluation Scales for autistic children in primary and secondary educational settings annually for 5 years. Latent profile analysis identified six profiles in the primary/younger cohort and seven in the secondary/older cohort. Whilst some profiles showed relative stability across skills and enablers, others profiles were more variable. The profiles remained stable and significantly different from each other over time, with no profile x time interactions identified. Autistic children may show variability across their academic skills and enablers. This highlights the importance of understanding each individual student and their profile of strengths and challenges when planning supports. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Entry Date: |
2025 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ1460676 |
| Database: |
ERIC |