Reflections on the school experiences of a student with autism spectrum disorders

Abstract

Mr. Markley's personal reflections mirror the characteristics and social experiences of students with ASD that have been delineated in previous chapters of this book. Similar to high functioning students with ASD, his diagnosis came later and even though he became eligible for special education services, the breath of the services were insufficient to address his social skills needs. Fortunately, Mr. Markley had superior intellectual capabilities that allowed him to channel his interests into academics that he enjoyed. This adjustment strategy worked most of the time but as Mr. Markley emphasized, he still was challenged by his ASD characteristics which lead at times to discomfort and distress.

Citation

Markley, J. (2008), "Reflections on the school experiences of a student with autism spectrum disorders", Rotatori, A.F., Obiakor, F.E. and Burkhardt, S. (Ed.) Autism and Developmental Disabilities: Current Practices and Issues (Advances in Special Education, Vol. 18), Emerald Group Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 157-162. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0270-4013(08)18008-4