Gender-specific needs and interventions for autistic adolescents in mainstream secondary schools.

Warren, Katy 2023. Gender-specific needs and interventions for autistic adolescents in mainstream secondary schools. DEdPsy Thesis, Cardiff University. Item availability restricted.

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Abstract

This thesis consists of three parts: a literature review, an empirical paper, and a critical appraisal. Part 1: Major Research Literature Review Part 1 provides a narrative review of the literature. It first details some of the theoretical underpinnings of autism, before focusing on the needs and experiences of female autistic adolescents in mainstream educational settings. Social skills and friendship interventions for autistic adolescents are explored in relation to gender, for example in terms of their curriculum content and participants’ responses. It concludes by outlining the research questions for the empirical paper presented in Part 2. Part 2: Major Research Journal Article Part 2 presents an empirical paper. It begins with a brief overview of the relevant literature and the rationale for the research questions. The perceptions of staff in relation to gender-specific needs and interventions for autistic adolescents are sought via eight semi-structured interviews. The themes generated from the thematic analysis are presented and discussed in relation to research. Implications for Educational Psychology (EP) practice, strengths and limitations and potential directions for future research are also explored. Part 3: Major Research Reflective Account Part 3 offers a critical review of the research’s contribution to knowledge and practice, including considerations for disseminating the research findings. A reflective commentary of the researcher’s journey is also provided, including the decisions made throughout the research process relating to the development of the research questions, conducting the literature review, ontological and epistemological positions, data collection and analysis, and ethical considerations.

Item Type:	Thesis (DEdPsy)
Date Type:	Completion
Status:	Unpublished
Schools:	Psychology
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology
Date of First Compliant Deposit:	31 August 2023
Last Modified:	01 Sep 2023 13:16
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/162122

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