Factors which enhance or hinder meeting the educational needs of autistic children in Western Cape province, South Africa: A parents’ perspective

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dc.contributor.authorMithimunye, Bronwyn Sarah
dc.contributor.authorRoman, Nicolette V.
dc.contributor.authorPedro, Athena Shelia
dc.date.accessioned2019-08-19T06:27:41Z
dc.date.available2019-08-19T06:27:41Z
dc.date.issued2018
dc.description.abstractThere is growing interest in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as a result of the increasing prevalence rates, and because children with ASD find it particularly challenging to enter the educational system. The present study explored the perceptions of parents of ASD children by identifying the factors which enhanced or hindered their children in receiving quality education. Four focus group discussions (FGDs) were conducted with 10 purposively selected participants per discussion group. A semi-structured interview guide was used to collect data. Data were analysed using ATLAS.ti. The key themes which evolved were: developmental and educational awareness and support (enhancement); the education system (hindrance); developing the capacities of teachers with specialised training (hindrance); and financial needs (hindrance). The present study recognizes that there are enhancements and hindrances that affect children with ASD and their educational development.en_US
dc.identifier.citationMithimunye, B.S., Roman, N.V., & Pedro, A.S. (2018). Factors Which Enhance or Hinder Meeting the Educational Needs of Autistic Children in Western Cape Province, South Africa: A Parents' Perspective. International Journal of Special Education, 33(2), 279-294.en_US
dc.identifier.issn0827-3383
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10566/4792
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherInternational Journal of Special Educationen_US
dc.subjectAutism Spectrum Disorderen_US
dc.subjectParent’s perceptionsen_US
dc.subjectEducational needsen_US
dc.subjectBarriers to learningen_US
dc.titleFactors which enhance or hinder meeting the educational needs of autistic children in Western Cape province, South Africa: A parents’ perspectiveen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US

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