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- Title
Supporting pupils with DCD and ASD with the transition to secondary school.
- Authors
Foulder-Hughes, Lynda; Prior, Clare
- Abstract
Children with autistic spectrum disorders (ASDs) and developmental coordination disorder (DCD) are at an increased risk for a range of motor, sensory and social challenges which affect their ability to function at school. The current small scale, qualitative study sought to investigate how children with ASD and/or DCD felt about the transition to secondary school from primary. Face-to-face, semi-structured interviews were used and the data was analysed thematically. A total of six children (five boys and one girl) in year six (aged 10-11 years) participated. Two main themes emerged which centred around worries and support strategies. Although they were able to offer suggestions around how they could be supported, worries exceeded their suggested support strategies. A major concern for these children was physical exercise (PE) at secondary school. The current study has provided a base from which further research can be positioned into how best to support children with ASDs and DCD with the transition from primary to secondary school.
- Subjects
CHILDREN with autism spectrum disorders; APRAXIA; WORRY in children; SERVICES for children with disabilities; CHANGE; PHYSICAL education (Secondary); PROMOTION (School); SECONDARY education; CHILDREN
- Publication
Research in Education, 2014, Vol 92, Issue 1, p79
- ISSN
0034-5237
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.7227/RIE.0011