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de Verdier, Kim; Fernell, Elisabeth; Ek, Ulla – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2018
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…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Blindness
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Hannah, Laura A.; Stagg, Steven D. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2016
The research investigated feelings towards sex education and sexual awareness in young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Data were generated from the sexual knowledge, experiences, feelings and needs questionnaire (McCabe et al. 1999), the sexual awareness questionnaire (Snell et al. 1991) and semi-structured interviews. Twenty typically…
Descriptors: Sex Education, Sexuality, Young Adults, Autism
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Cai, Ru Ying; Richdale, Amanda L. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2016
Little research directly examines the needs of post-secondary students with ASD. The experiences and support needs of 23 students with ASD enrolled in two universities and four colleges, and 15 family members were explored in 15 semi-structured focus groups. Thematic analysis identified five themes: core ASD features, co-morbid conditions,…
Descriptors: Educational Experience, Special Needs Students, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Autism