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?
Autism
; 27(5): 1477-1491, 2023 Jul.
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| ID: mdl-36519246
ABSTRACT
LAY ABSTRACT Autistic 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. We asked for the views of caregivers and young people aged 11-18 years gathered across three timepoints between May and December 2020. Their responses 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 are discussed.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Transtorno do Espectro Autista
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COVID-19
Tipo de estudo:
Guideline
Limite:
Adolescent
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Autism
Assunto da revista:
PSICOLOGIA
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PSIQUIATRIA
Ano de publicação:
2023
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Reino Unido