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Understanding the disconnect: A study on competency of special educators in autism education in India

Title
Understanding the disconnect: A study on competency of special educators in autism education in India
Creator
Teresa Rani, V.S.; Mpm, Pramod Kumar; Kareem, Jacqueline
Description
Special educators are at the forefront of the Indian special education system in providing tailored instruction and specialized training for students with autism. There are evidence-based strategies that exist to enhance social, communication, cognitive, and mental health skills among students with autism. However, their implementation in the classroom is inconsistent or inadequate. Globally, there is a lack of empirical data on the quality of services provided to students with autism and the competency of educators teaching them in special education schools. This brief study provides a focused review of two articles from India, analysing the responses of 95 special educators gathered through a descriptive survey to assess their perceived competence in autism education. The findings indicate that in India, the special educators have limited knowledge and inadequate skills in autism education. The results will contribute to educational change at multiple levelsindividual, institutional, and systemicto foster better outcomes for students with autism. 2025 National Association for Special Educational Needs.
Source
Support for Learning;Volume;40;Issue;4;pp.334-342
Date
01-01-2025
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Inc
Subject
autism education; autism spectrum disorders; evidence-based practices; India; special educators
Coverage
Teresa Rani V.S., School of Education, Christ University, Bangalore, India; Mpm P.K., School of Education, Christ University, Bangalore, India; Kareem J., School of Education, Christ University, Bangalore, India
Rights
Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library
Relation
ISSN: 2682141;
Format
online
Language
English
Type
Article

Citation

Teresa Rani, V.S.; Mpm, Pramod Kumar; Kareem, Jacqueline, “Understanding the disconnect: A study on competency of special educators in autism education in India,” CHRIST (Deemed To Be University) Institutional Repository, accessed June 20, 2026, https://archives.christuniversity.in/items/show/22967.

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