Including students with autism in schools: a whole school approach to improve outcomes for students with autism

In the last two decades there has been a rapid increase in the number of students with autism who are enrolled in mainstream schools. Since the publication of the Salamanca Statement in 1994, the right to inclusive education for all children, including those with disabilities, has been increasingly...

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Published inInternational journal of inclusive education Vol. 26; no. 7; pp. 701 - 718
Main Authors Roberts, Jacqueline, Webster, Amanda
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published London Routledge 07.06.2022
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Subjects
Academic Accommodations (Disabilities)
Action Research
Autism
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Competence
competency
education
Evidence Based Practice
Expertise
Family school relationship
Holistic Approach
Inclusion
Inclusive education
Instructional Leadership
Leadership Responsibility
School Culture
School Effectiveness
Schools
Student Characteristics
Students
Students with Disabilities
whole school
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Summary:In the last two decades there has been a rapid increase in the number of students with autism who are enrolled in mainstream schools. Since the publication of the Salamanca Statement in 1994, the right to inclusive education for all children, including those with disabilities, has been increasingly recognised. This has created tensions and challenges in schools as staff struggle to meet the unique needs of these students and their families. Previous research has found that school staff often lack knowledge about the specific characteristics and needs of students with autism and the practices that effectively support these students in inclusive education settings. A comprehensive approach is needed to build capacity of school leaders and staff to create autism-friendly cultures, implement evidence-based strategies, and improve outcomes for students with autism. This paper describes the development and theoretical foundation of the School-wide Autism Competency approach, which provides schools with a whole-of-school approach to supporting students with autism. The approach brings together research on effective practices of school leaders and evidence-based practices for students with autism.
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ISSN:1360-3116
1464-5173
DOI:10.1080/13603116.2020.1712622