Data · dataset · 2026
Exploring emotionally based school non-attendance among autistic children and young people in Northern Ireland
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This study aimed to explore emotionally based school non-attendance (EBSNA) among autistic children/young people (CYP) in Northern Ireland (NI).
Description
The research sought to explore what the facilitators and the barriers to full-time education are for autistic CYP who have either previously experienced EBSNA or are currently experiencing it. Participants consisted of two groups of post-primary autistic CYP (n=11)¬– those who had re-engaged with full-time education following EBSNA and those who had not yet re-engaged with full-time education.
Participants also consisted of the CYP’s parents/carers (n=11), and staff who had experience supporting an autistic CYP experiencing EBSNA either at present or in the past (n=8). Purposive sampling was used to recruit participants from the Exceptional Teaching Arrangement service. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with CYP and parent/carer participants, and a focus group was carried out with staff participants.
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The communication tool ‘Talking Mats’ was used during interviews with the CYP. Data was analysed using Reflexive Thematic Analysis. Key themes constructed relating to the barriers to engagement included: the challenges with navigating a neurotypical world, the impact of internalising factors, how the school meets the CYP’s needs, and the wider system around the CYP.
In addition, the challenges when non-attendance becomes embedded was a notable barrier to re-engagement. However, the present study also demonstrated that re-engagement with full-time education was possible, in smaller settings where positive relationships were promoted. Informed by these findings, implications for practice have been outlined. <br><br><i>Thesis is embargoed until 31 December 2026.</i>
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Provenance · 3 source records, 8 field assertions
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| ZivaHub | oai:figshare.com:article/32639874 | 13 d ago | JSON v1 |
| Deakin Research Online | oai:figshare.com:article/32639874 | 13 d ago | JSON v1 |
| DMU Figshare | oai:figshare.com:article/32639874 | 13 d ago | JSON v1 |
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