Perspectives of key stakeholders on educational experiences of children with autism spectrum disorders at the Kenyan Coast
African Journal of Disability
| Field | Value | |
| Title | Perspectives of key stakeholders on educational experiences of children with autism spectrum disorders at the Kenyan Coast | |
| Creator | Abubakar, Amina Gona, Joseph K. Kipkemoi, Patricia Rimba, Ken Amukambwa, Dennis Newton, Charles R.J.C. | |
| Description | Background: Little is known about the educational experiences of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) in the Kenyan Coastal context.Objectives: We examined the diagnostic and placement procedures used in education on the Kenyan coastal region. In addition, we investigated the education-related challenges faced by children with ASD.Methods: We conducted focus group discussions and in-depth interviews with 21 participants, including teachers, clinicians and educational administrators. Data were analysed using an inductive thematic framework on qualitative data analysis software, NVIVO 10.Results: The findings from this study indicate that there were no systematic approaches to diagnosing children as having ASD. Teachers reported experiencing many challenges, including a lack of specialised training, inadequate resources and difficulty in managing children with different functional abilities in one class.Conclusion: There is an urgent need for contextually relevant evidence-based identification, placement and management services to be put in place to meet the educational needs of children with ASD. | |
| Publisher | AOSIS | |
| Date | 2022-02-23 | |
| Identifier | 10.4102/ajod.v11i0.847 | |
| Source | African Journal of Disability; Vol 11 (2022); 6 pages 2226-7220 2223-9170 | |
| Language | eng | |
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