ABSTRACT

Research into the school experiences of autistic adolescents tends to utilise predominantly male samples, effectively neglecting the views of autistic girls. This study explores the perspectives of three autistic girls attending a mainstream secondary school recognised for its good autism practice. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with the girls, their mothers and a therapeutic member of staff at the school. Findings highlight the unique experiences of secondary school and common challenges including anxiety resulting from sensory issues and inconsistencies in staff understanding of individual need. Implications for practice include ensuring effective sharing of information about individual needs and specialised support for developing social skills, to enable autistic girls to navigate the complexity of female friendships during adolescence.

摘要

对自闭症青少年的学校经历的研究往往主要利用男性样本，实际上忽略了自闭症女孩的观点。本研究探讨了三名自闭症女孩就读于一所因其良好自闭症实践而获得认可的主流中学的观点。对女孩、她们的母亲和学校的一名治疗人员进行了半结构化访谈。调查结果突出了中学的独特经历和常见挑战，包括由感官问题和员工对个人需求的理解不一致引起的焦虑。对实践的影响包括确保有效共享有关个人需求的信息以及对发展社交技能的专业支持，