Does the learning environment 'make the grade'? A systematic review of accommodations for children on the autism spectrum in mainstream school.

Background: The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development adapted by the United Nations envisions inclusive and equitable quality education. While there is a growing body of research on interventions designed to help children on the autism spectrum adapt to the school environment, accommodations to ch...

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Published in:Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy Vol. 28; no. 8; pp. 582 - 598
Main Authors: Leifler, Emma, Carpelan, Gabriella, Zakrevska, Anastasiya, Bölte, Sven, Jonsson, Ulf
Format: research systematic review tables/charts Journal Article
Published: Springer Nature Nov2021
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          Leifler, Emma
          Carpelan, Gabriella
          Zakrevska, Anastasiya
          Bölte, Sven
          Jonsson, Ulf
        affil: Karolinska Institutet Center of Neurodevelopmental Disorders (KIND), Centre for Psychiatry Research, Department of Women's and Children's Health, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm Health Care Services, Region Stockholm, CAP Research Centre, Stockholm, Sweden
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          Autism Spectrum Disorder In Infancy and Childhood
          Mainstreaming (Education)
          Learning Environment
          Schools, Special
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          Systematic Review
          Learning Methods
          Conceptual Framework
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          Child: 6-12 years
      ab: Background: The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development adapted by the United Nations envisions inclusive and equitable quality education. While there is a growing body of research on interventions designed to help children on the autism spectrum adapt to the school environment, accommodations to children needs have been given less attention. Objective: To synthesize the literature on accommodations in the learning environment for children on the autism spectrum (ages 5-19 years) in mainstream school, with a specific focus on the effects on functioning, educational outcomes and well-being. Methods: A systematic search was conducted. The study selection and data extraction were performed by two independent reviewers. Eligible studies were assessed according to the (WWC) standards. Results: The search yielded 6102 citations. Only 37 eligible studies were identified, of which 14 met the WWC standards. This inconclusive and heterogeneous body of research tentatively suggest that accommodations in the pedagogical and psychosocial leaning environment can improve performance and function in school. Conclusion and significance: Accommodations in the learning environment is a promising but understudied approach. Creative research and innovation will be needed to support policy makers and school personnel in their quest to ensure inclusive and equitable education.
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