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27-10-2017 | Original Paper | Uitgave 2/2018 Open Access

Challenges and Successful Pedagogical Strategies: Experiences from Six Swedish Students with Blindness and Autism in Different School Settings

Tijdschrift:: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > Uitgave 2/2018

Auteurs:: Kim de Verdier, Elisabeth Fernell, Ulla Ek

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Abstract

The prevalence of autism in children with blindness is much higher than in the general population. There are many challenges regarding the school situation for children with this complex dual disability. This study explored challenges and successful strategies in school for a sample of six Swedish children with blindness and autism, with and without intellectual disability, through qualitative interviews with students, teachers and parents. All students displayed executive functioning deficits, and the teaching situation entailed several challenges. Our research points to the importance of adopting evidence-based practices for ASD, but adapted according to the students lack of vision. For this to be possible, close collaboration between teachers, parents and specialists in the field of visual impairment and autism is necessary.

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Titel: Challenges and Successful Pedagogical Strategies: Experiences from Six Swedish Students with Blindness and Autism in Different School Settings
Auteurs:: Kim de Verdier
Elisabeth Fernell
Ulla Ek
Publicatiedatum: 27-10-2017
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-017-3360-5
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Tijdschrift: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
Uitgave 2/2018
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432

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