Michelle Cleary, Sancia West, Loyola McLean, Colleen Johnston-Devin, Rachel Kornhaber, Catherine Hungerford
Autistic students experience elevated rates of school exclusion, whether this be through expulsion, suspension, informal suspension, refusal of enrolment, or school refusal. This exclusion can come about from a range of factors, including sensory or cognitive overload, a lack of training in neurodiversity for teachers, an absent sense of safety by the student at school, or poor attitudes towards the inclusion of autistic students in schools. The impacts of this exclusion on parents can be logistical, financial, and psychological, with a range of mental health outcomes...
April 9, 2024: Issues in Mental Health Nursing