Perception of disability is an important construct affecting not only the well-being of
individuals with disabilities, but also the moral compass of the society. Negative attitudes …

O autismo se caracteriza pela presença de um desenvolvimento acentuadamente atípico na
interação social e comunicação, assim como pelo repertório marcadamente restrito de …

Bodies and embodiment are central to the production, perception, and social interpretation
of language. 1 In spoken languages, the body is the locus of the speaking voice and the …

Self, peer and teacher reports of social relationships were examined for 60 high-functioning
children with ASD. Compared to a matched sample of typical children in the same …

Research has shown that friendship impacts the overall experience of mainstream school for
autistic children. Using a unique combination of quantitative, qualitative and social network …

Including children with autism in regular classrooms has become prevalent; yet some
evidence suggests such placements could increase the risk of isolation and rejection. In this …

Facilitating the learning and participation of pupils with Asperger syndrome and high-
functioning autism (herein referred to as AS) in mainstream schools is complex and poorly …

Children with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may be vulnerable to social isolation and
bullying. We measured the friendship, fighting/bullying and victimization experiences of 10 …

The current prevalence rates for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) coupled with the mandate
to provide services to students with disabilities in inclusive classrooms warrants the need to …

Background: Children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are increasingly included in
general education classrooms in an effort to improve their social involvement. Methods …