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Irene Gómez-Marí1, Raúl Tárraga-Mínguez1, Gemma Pastor-Cerezuela2
1Department of Education and School Management, Faculty of Teacher Training, University of Valencia, 46022 Valencia, Spain.
Summary
Parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) possess greater knowledge and more positive attitudes toward inclusion. This suggests inclusive schooling benefits primarily the school environment, not necessarily impacting families without ASD.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Education
- Developmental Psychology
Background:
- Parental knowledge and attitudes are crucial for including children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in mainstream settings.
- Limited in-depth analysis exists on parental knowledge of ASD and attitudes toward inclusion.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine parental attitudes toward inclusion and knowledge about ASD.
- To compare these factors among parents of children with ASD, parents with some exposure to ASD, and parents with no exposure.
Main Methods:
- Survey administered to three groups of parents: those with children with ASD (n=75), those with children exposed to peers with ASD (n=44), and those with no exposure (n=51).
- Utilized the Attitudes of Regular Educators Towards Inclusion for Students with Autism Survey and the Autism Knowledge Questionnaire.
- Employed nonparametric statistical tests for data analysis.
Main Results:
- Parents of children with ASD demonstrated significantly higher knowledge of ASD.
- Parents of children with ASD exhibited more favorable attitudes toward the inclusion of children with ASD compared to other groups.
- Findings indicate inclusive schooling's benefits may be confined to the school setting.
Conclusions:
- Parental knowledge and attitudes toward ASD significantly influence the inclusion of children with ASD in mainstream education.
- Interventions aimed at improving parental knowledge and fostering positive attitudes towards ASD inclusion are warranted.
- The positive impact of inclusive practices on families without children with ASD appears limited, suggesting a need for broader community engagement strategies.
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