"Let's Talk Autism"--A School-Based Project for Students to Explore and Share Their Experiences of Being Autistic

Autor/inn/en	Stevenson, Kathryn; Cornell, Katie; Hinchcliffe, Vivian
Titel	"Let's Talk Autism"--A School-Based Project for Students to Explore and Share Their Experiences of Being Autistic
Quelle	In: Support for Learning, 31 (2016) 3, S.208-234 (27 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0268-2141
DOI	10.1111/1467-9604.12130
Schlagwörter	Autism; Pervasive Developmental Disorders; Therapeutic Environment; Milieu Therapy; Student Developed Materials; Reflection; Program Descriptions; Disability Identification; Group Activities; Student Projects; Group Discussion + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Autismus; Milieutherapie; Gruppenaktivität; Schulprojekt; Gruppendiskussion
Abstract	Understanding what autism means on a personal level can be an important process for young people on the autistic spectrum, and being able to reflect on this and discuss with autistic peers can be particularly helpful. However, opportunities may be restricted by reluctance to talk about diagnosis and because of difficulties in communication inherent in autism. This article describes a therapeutic media project within an ASD school that attempted to support young people to reflect together about what autism meant for them and create resources to share with others. The process is described and main themes of discussions analysed using thematic analysis. Main themes emerged of making sense of diagnosis, experiences of difference and transition to adulthood. Various strategies to manage diagnosis and negotiate identity also emerged. Issues around informed consent and confidentiality and the therapeutic value of such groups are discussed. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01