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Abstract
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the start of the academic year in September 2020 was a unique time for those transitioning to a new school. This study aimed to explore the experiences of parents who supported autistic children making a range of different school transitions in 2020. Semi-structured interviews were carried out with 13 parents of autistic children in the UK, and data were analyzed with reflexive thematic analysis. For some parents, the Covid-19 pandemic negatively impacted on aspects of school transitions. However, other parents expressed the view that these same circumstances created opportunities to approach the school transition in a unique, improved manner. This article sheds light on the heterogeneity of experiences and perceptions of parents of autistic children, and highlights the need to examine the impact of Covid-19 on school transitions, including practices that it may be advantageous to retain.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 168-189 |
Number of pages | 24 |
Journal | British Journal of Special Education |
Volume | 49 |
Issue number | 2 |
Early online date | 28 Apr 2022 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 4 Jun 2022 |
Bibliographical note
© 2022 The Authors. British Journal of Special Education published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of National Association for Special Educational Needs.Projects
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Mental Health of Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities during the Coronavirus Pandemic
Toseeb, U. (Principal investigator)
23/03/20 → 31/12/20
Project: Other project › Other internal award