ISSN: 2165-7890
Department of Psychology, University of Plymouth, United Kingdom
Dr. Rudi Dallos, Department of Psychology, University of Plymouth, United Kingdom. Rudi Dallos has published numerous research papers and articles in reputed journals and has various other achievements in the related studies and has extended valuable service towards the scientific community with extensive research work.
Research
Parent and Teacher Understandings of the Needs of Autistic Children and the Processes of Communication between the Home and School Contexts
Author(s): Rebecca Mckenzie*, Tara Vassallo and Rudi Dallos
Introduction: Autism is a spectrum condition with symptom presentation varying widely. Teachers and parents
face challenges in supporting autistic children. There are similarities in how teachers and parents make sense of
autism, but there may be differences in priorities and approach potentially leading to misunderstandings. Where
parents are actively engaged in their child’s school life the impact on outcomes is positive. SAFE with Schools is a
new intervention in development designed to support parents and teachers of autistic children to build collaborative
relationships. The study aims to explore understandings among parents and teachers, areas of difference and
agreement and perceptions of communication between the two contexts.
Methods: Teacher–parent units (N=32) for 13 autistic children, were recruited. T.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2165-7890.20.10.262