“Being Integrated Does Not Mean Being Included”: What Factors Contribute to School Exclusion for Autistic Children? / Margaret SCHNEIDER in Autism Research, 18-9 (September 2025)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research > 18-9 (September 2025) . - p.1851-1860 Titre : “Being Integrated Does Not Mean Being Included”: What Factors Contribute to School Exclusion for Autistic Children? Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Margaret SCHNEIDER, Auteur ; Vanessa C. FONG, Auteur ; Janet MCLAUGHLIN, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.1851-1860 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : bullying  individual education plan  qualitative  quantitative  school exclusion Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : ABSTRACT Autistic students face a heightened risk of exclusion from school and related activities, yet the factors contributing to this issue remain poorly understood. To address this gap, the current study took place in Ontario, Canada's largest province, where diverse populations and varied inclusive education policies create unique challenges. The study had two primary objectives: (1) to examine the relationship between parent satisfaction with the individual education plan (IEP) process and school exclusion, and (2) to identify key factors parents perceive as predictors of school exclusion in their autistic children. A total of 412 caregivers from Ontario completed an online survey, available in English and French, between April and July 2018. Quantitative analysis revealed that greater satisfaction with the IEP process was associated with a lower likelihood of school exclusion (b=0.297, OR=0.743, p=0.001). Qualitative analysis of open-ended responses identified two primary contributors to exclusion: bullying by peers and inadequate training and support for school staff. These findings highlight the need for improved supports in educational settings, including comprehensive anti-bullying initiatives, stronger collaboration with parents in the development of IEPs, greater accountability in ensuring that IEPs are properly implemented, a more inclusive approach to meeting student needs, and increased funding for support staff. Addressing these areas could help reduce the risk of exclusion and foster a more equitable learning environment for autistic students. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.70088 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=568 [article] “Being Integrated Does Not Mean Being Included”: What Factors Contribute to School Exclusion for Autistic Children? [texte imprimé] / Margaret SCHNEIDER, Auteur ; Vanessa C. FONG, Auteur ; Janet MCLAUGHLIN, Auteur . - p.1851-1860. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research > 18-9 (September 2025) . - p.1851-1860 Mots-clés : bullying  individual education plan  qualitative  quantitative  school exclusion Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : ABSTRACT Autistic students face a heightened risk of exclusion from school and related activities, yet the factors contributing to this issue remain poorly understood. To address this gap, the current study took place in Ontario, Canada's largest province, where diverse populations and varied inclusive education policies create unique challenges. The study had two primary objectives: (1) to examine the relationship between parent satisfaction with the individual education plan (IEP) process and school exclusion, and (2) to identify key factors parents perceive as predictors of school exclusion in their autistic children. A total of 412 caregivers from Ontario completed an online survey, available in English and French, between April and July 2018. Quantitative analysis revealed that greater satisfaction with the IEP process was associated with a lower likelihood of school exclusion (b=0.297, OR=0.743, p=0.001). Qualitative analysis of open-ended responses identified two primary contributors to exclusion: bullying by peers and inadequate training and support for school staff. These findings highlight the need for improved supports in educational settings, including comprehensive anti-bullying initiatives, stronger collaboration with parents in the development of IEPs, greater accountability in ensuring that IEPs are properly implemented, a more inclusive approach to meeting student needs, and increased funding for support staff. Addressing these areas could help reduce the risk of exclusion and foster a more equitable learning environment for autistic students. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.70088 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=568

Comparing the autism service needs and priorities of Indigenous and newcomer families in Canada: Qualitative insights / Janet MCLAUGHLIN ; Margaret SCHNEIDER ; Grant BRUNO in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 111 (March 2024)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 111 (March 2024) . - p.102314 Titre : Comparing the autism service needs and priorities of Indigenous and newcomer families in Canada: Qualitative insights Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Janet MCLAUGHLIN, Auteur ; Margaret SCHNEIDER, Auteur ; Grant BRUNO, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.102314 Mots-clés : Autism  Qualitative  Indigenous peoples  Newcomers  Services Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Indigenous Peoples and newcomers are two of the largest and fastest growing populations in Canada (Statistics Canada, 2022; Zimonjic, 2022). Yet despite this, little is known about their experiences navigating and accessing autism services for their children. Method To address this gap, the current study sought to explore the autism service needs and priorities of Indigenous and newcomer families in Canada. A total of 19 participants (9 Indigenous and 10 newcomer caregivers) were selected using purposive sampling to participate in a semi-structured interview. Results The findings revealed that Indigenous families prioritized the need for services in rural and remote areas, tailored information to their needs, and support preserving their cultural heritage. On the other hand, newcomer families emphasized the importance of peer support, quality standards for services and therapies, and support during transition periods. Similarities across both groups indicated the need for addressing the lengthy waitlists for services, which have also been reported in the general population in Canada, having services and professionals place a greater emphasis on the child?s strengths, and culturally safe services and practice. Conclusion The present findings have important implications for the design and implementation of services and supports which reflect the needs and priorities of underserved communities. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2023.102314 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=521 [article] Comparing the autism service needs and priorities of Indigenous and newcomer families in Canada: Qualitative insights [texte imprimé] / Janet MCLAUGHLIN, Auteur ; Margaret SCHNEIDER, Auteur ; Grant BRUNO, Auteur . - p.102314. in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 111 (March 2024) . - p.102314 Mots-clés : Autism  Qualitative  Indigenous peoples  Newcomers  Services Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Indigenous Peoples and newcomers are two of the largest and fastest growing populations in Canada (Statistics Canada, 2022; Zimonjic, 2022). Yet despite this, little is known about their experiences navigating and accessing autism services for their children. Method To address this gap, the current study sought to explore the autism service needs and priorities of Indigenous and newcomer families in Canada. A total of 19 participants (9 Indigenous and 10 newcomer caregivers) were selected using purposive sampling to participate in a semi-structured interview. Results The findings revealed that Indigenous families prioritized the need for services in rural and remote areas, tailored information to their needs, and support preserving their cultural heritage. On the other hand, newcomer families emphasized the importance of peer support, quality standards for services and therapies, and support during transition periods. Similarities across both groups indicated the need for addressing the lengthy waitlists for services, which have also been reported in the general population in Canada, having services and professionals place a greater emphasis on the child?s strengths, and culturally safe services and practice. Conclusion The present findings have important implications for the design and implementation of services and supports which reflect the needs and priorities of underserved communities. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2023.102314 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=521

"We are exhausted, worn out, and broken": Understanding the impact of service satisfaction on caregiver well-being / Janet MCLAUGHLIN ; Margaret SCHNEIDER in Autism Research, 16-11 (November 2023)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research > 16-11 (November 2023) . - p.2198-2207 Titre : "We are exhausted, worn out, and broken": Understanding the impact of service satisfaction on caregiver well-being Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Janet MCLAUGHLIN, Auteur ; Margaret SCHNEIDER, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.2198-2207 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : autism  policy  qualitative  quantitative  service satisfaction  well-being Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Abstract Few studies exist that have examined the impact of service-related factors and system-level disruptions (i.e., the pandemic) on families of autistic children in Canada using large sample sizes. To address this gap, the goal of this research was to examine the impact of satisfaction with autism services on caregiver stress, controlling for important demographic variables, such as family income, marital status, and child level of support needs. The impact of navigating and accessing services on parent well-being was also explored. A total of 1810 primary caregivers of autistic children or youth living in Ontario, Canada completed a survey with both closed- and open-ended questions in the summer of 2021. A hierarchical multiple regression was conducted to examine the impact of satisfaction with autism services on caregiver stress. Open-ended responses on the survey from a subset of the sample (n 637) were coded using thematic analysis to understand the impact of navigating and accessing services on parent well-being. Satisfaction with services significantly predicted caregiver stress after controlling for marital support, family income, and child level of support needs. Qualitative analysis revealed impacts of navigating and accessing services in three areas: (1) Physical, (2) Emotional/Psychological, and (3) Financial Well-being. Understanding parent perceptions of satisfaction with services can shed light on strategies for improving services that support parent well-being. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.3024 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=517 [article] "We are exhausted, worn out, and broken": Understanding the impact of service satisfaction on caregiver well-being [texte imprimé] / Janet MCLAUGHLIN, Auteur ; Margaret SCHNEIDER, Auteur . - p.2198-2207. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research > 16-11 (November 2023) . - p.2198-2207 Mots-clés : autism  policy  qualitative  quantitative  service satisfaction  well-being Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Abstract Few studies exist that have examined the impact of service-related factors and system-level disruptions (i.e., the pandemic) on families of autistic children in Canada using large sample sizes. To address this gap, the goal of this research was to examine the impact of satisfaction with autism services on caregiver stress, controlling for important demographic variables, such as family income, marital status, and child level of support needs. The impact of navigating and accessing services on parent well-being was also explored. A total of 1810 primary caregivers of autistic children or youth living in Ontario, Canada completed a survey with both closed- and open-ended questions in the summer of 2021. A hierarchical multiple regression was conducted to examine the impact of satisfaction with autism services on caregiver stress. Open-ended responses on the survey from a subset of the sample (n 637) were coded using thematic analysis to understand the impact of navigating and accessing services on parent well-being. Satisfaction with services significantly predicted caregiver stress after controlling for marital support, family income, and child level of support needs. Qualitative analysis revealed impacts of navigating and accessing services in three areas: (1) Physical, (2) Emotional/Psychological, and (3) Financial Well-being. Understanding parent perceptions of satisfaction with services can shed light on strategies for improving services that support parent well-being. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.3024 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=517

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