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The transition from primary to secondary school in mainstream education for children with autism spectrum disorder

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By William Mandy, Marianna Murin, Ozlem Baykaner, Sara Staunton
| Autism (The International Journal of Research and Practice) Verified
The transition from primary to secondary education (hereafter ‘school transition’) is a major ecological shift that poses considerable social, emotional, academic and organisational challenges. It is commonly assumed that this school transition is especially difficult for children with autism spectrum disorder, but that idea is mainly based on anecdotal evidence and requires systematic investigation.
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Easing the transition to secondary education for children with autism spectrum disorder: An evaluation of the Systemic Transition in Education Programme for Autism Spectrum Disorder (STEP-ASD)

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By William Mandy, Marianna Murin, Ozlem Baykaner, Sara Staunton
| Autism (The International Journal of Research and Practice) Verified
In mainstream education, the transition from primary to secondary school (‘school transition’) is difficult for children with autism spectrum disorder, being marked by high levels of emotional and behavioural difficulties. The Systemic Transition in Education Programme for Autism Spectrum Disorder (STEP-ASD) is a new, manualised school transition intervention.
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The transition from primary to secondary school in mainstream education for children with autism spectrum disorder

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By William Mandy, Marianna Murin, Ozlem Baykaner, Sara Staunton
| Memory Studies
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a lifelong, neurodevelopmental condition that affects approximately 1% of the population (Baird et al., 2006). It is characterised by core impairments in social reciprocity, social communication and flexibility, as well a constellation of associated difficulties, including problems with executive function, sensory sensitivity, emotional and behavioural regulation, language, motor control and eating (American Psychiatric Association (APA), 2013).
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