Protocol for a prospective longitudinal study investigating the participation and educational trajectories of Australian students with autism.

ABSTRACT: INTRODUCTION:Autism is associated with high cost to individuals, families, communities and government. Understanding educational and participation trajectories during the school years, and factors influencing these, is fundamental to reducing financial and personal costs. The primary aim of this study is to document the trajectories of Australian students with autism during their education. The secondary aim is to examine personal (eg, student skills) and environmental (eg, school setting) factors associated with differing trajectories and outcomes. METHODS AND ANALYSIS:The cross-sequential longitudinal study will recruit two cohorts of 120 parents/caregivers of children with autism. Cohort 1 aged between 4 and 5 years and cohort 2 between 9 and 10 years to start the study. Information wil

SUBMITTER: Roberts JMA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5786072 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature