Autism Spectrum Disorders in Sarawak: An Overview and Analysis of Educator Awareness, Training, Development Opportunities, and Challenges

Autor/inn/en	Teo, Jing Xin; Lau, Bee Theng; Then, Patrick
Titel	Autism Spectrum Disorders in Sarawak: An Overview and Analysis of Educator Awareness, Training, Development Opportunities, and Challenges
Quelle	In: International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 69 (2022) 2, S.623-639 (17 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Teo, Jing Xin)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1034-912X
DOI	10.1080/1034912X.2020.1731433
Schlagwörter	Foreign Countries; Autism; Pervasive Developmental Disorders; Teacher Competencies; Teacher Education; Faculty Development; Special Education Teachers; Developing Nations; Developed Nations; Intervention; Teaching Methods; Teacher Selection; Applied Behavior Analysis; Malaysia + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Ausland; Autismus; Lehrkunst; Lehrerausbildung; Lehrerbildung; Special education; Teacher; Teachers; Sonderpädagoge; Sonderpädagogik; Sonderschulwesen; Lehrer; Lehrerin; Lehrende; Developing country; Developing countries; Entwicklungsland; Developed countries; Industriestaat; Industrieland; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode
Abstract	This research attempts to construct a picture of the current professional situation concerning educators in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) amelioration in Sarawak, Malaysia. Data was collected through interviewing ASD educators from licenced special needs education establishments, then analysed for recurring trends. Findings revealed that although there is a visible need for educators, there appears to be very little in the way of guidelines, recognition, support, and career opportunities for these practitioners. Backing from a literature review suggests that an industry standard in terms of remuneration, certification, and a regulatory body may assist with educator retention and training. However, difficulty in securing opportunities for professional self-improvement in this field has resulted in unique and divergent educator development, demonstrated by a history of self-reliance and adaptability as service providers due to necessity. This study examines the gaps in service for ASD individuals through the experiences of ASD educators in Sarawak. It highlights the distinct need for more research in the field for this locality in order to pinpoint and amend its weaknesses. Further study would be valuable for not only the developing urban areas here, but due to shared cultural aspects, also have implications for rural areas and surrounding developing nations. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01