A 'state of the field'review of what is currently known about bullying of children and
adolescents with autism spectrum conditions (ASC) is presented. We highlight compelling …

This study reports on a research project which took place in a mainstream primary school
with a small specialist resource provision for autistic children. The study aimed to elicit the …

In the last two decades there has been a rapid increase in the number of students with
autism who are enrolled in mainstream schools. Since the publication of the Salamanca …

Background and aim More autistic young people are being educated in mainstream schools.
While existing research suggests that the outcomes of mainstream inclusion are mixed for …

This study investigates from their perspectives, the educational experiences of twelve
autistic young people (aged 11–17 years) for whom mainstream was, or is, challenging. This …

Autistic young people in mainstream schools often experience low levels of peer social
support, have negative perceptions of their differences and feel disconnected from their …

Young people on the autistic spectrum (AS) may be at an increased risk of developing
mental health difficulties, but to date research evidence has been equivocal and/or …

Scope exists within the Northern I reland (NI) education system to transform mainstream
schools into autistic spectrum disorder (ASD)‐friendly environments. The efficacy of …

Research shows that the attitudes of children and adolescents towards bullying are
influenced by the school environment and their peer groups. Given the increased …

With greater linguistic diversity in educational settings around the world as a result of
international migration, and a rise in autism diagnoses, educators are more frequently …