AIM To evaluate the characteristics that are associated with successful transition to school outcomes in preschool aged children with autism.METHODS Twenty-one participants transitioning from an early intervention pro...AIM To evaluate the characteristics that are associated with successful transition to school outcomes in preschool aged children with autism.METHODS Twenty-one participants transitioning from an early intervention program were assessed at two time points; at the end of their preschool placement and approximately 5 mo later following their transition to school. Child characteristics were assessed using the Mullen Scales of Early Learning, Vineland Adaptive Behaviour Scales, Social Communication Questionnaire and the Repetitive Behaviour Scale. Transition outcomes were assessed using Teacher Rating Scale of School Adjustment and the Social Skills Improvement System Rating Scales to provide an understanding of each child's school adjustment. The relationship between child characteristics and school outcomes was evaluated. RESULTS Cognitive ability and adaptive behaviour were shown to be associated with successful transition to school outcomes including participation in the classroom and being comfortable with the classroom teacher. These factors were also associated with social skills in the classroom including assertiveness and engagement. CONCLUSION Supporting children on the spectrum in the domains of adaptive behaviour and cognitive ability, including language skills, is important for a successful transition to school. Providing the appropriate support within structured transition programs will assist children on the spectrum with this important transition, allowing them to maximise their learning and behavioural potential.展开更多
Learning a second language is extremely complicated and does not mean learning new labels for existing cognitive models. English as the foreign language in China is impropriate to be learned and taught in kindergarten...Learning a second language is extremely complicated and does not mean learning new labels for existing cognitive models. English as the foreign language in China is impropriate to be learned and taught in kindergarten and primary school. Learning and teaching English in China's kindergarten and primary school should be seriously taken into consideration and made up a relevant prescription.展开更多
基金Supported by Cooperative Research Centre for Living with Autism(Autism CRC)established and supported under the Australian Government's Cooperative Research Centres Program as well as funding from the Commonwealth Department of Social Services
文摘AIM To evaluate the characteristics that are associated with successful transition to school outcomes in preschool aged children with autism.METHODS Twenty-one participants transitioning from an early intervention program were assessed at two time points; at the end of their preschool placement and approximately 5 mo later following their transition to school. Child characteristics were assessed using the Mullen Scales of Early Learning, Vineland Adaptive Behaviour Scales, Social Communication Questionnaire and the Repetitive Behaviour Scale. Transition outcomes were assessed using Teacher Rating Scale of School Adjustment and the Social Skills Improvement System Rating Scales to provide an understanding of each child's school adjustment. The relationship between child characteristics and school outcomes was evaluated. RESULTS Cognitive ability and adaptive behaviour were shown to be associated with successful transition to school outcomes including participation in the classroom and being comfortable with the classroom teacher. These factors were also associated with social skills in the classroom including assertiveness and engagement. CONCLUSION Supporting children on the spectrum in the domains of adaptive behaviour and cognitive ability, including language skills, is important for a successful transition to school. Providing the appropriate support within structured transition programs will assist children on the spectrum with this important transition, allowing them to maximise their learning and behavioural potential.
文摘Learning a second language is extremely complicated and does not mean learning new labels for existing cognitive models. English as the foreign language in China is impropriate to be learned and taught in kindergarten and primary school. Learning and teaching English in China's kindergarten and primary school should be seriously taken into consideration and made up a relevant prescription.
