Tag: Autism Spectrum Disorder

Teachers’ Perceptions and Implementation Challenges of Positive Reinforcement for Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Inclusive Junior Schools in Thika West Sub-County, Kenya

Teachers’ Perceptions and Implementation Challenges of Positive Reinforcement for Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Inclusive Junior Schools in Thika West Sub-County, Kenya

Charles Macharia Kuria, Joyce Njeri Kinyua and Edith NjorogeMount Kenya University, KenyaEmail: chalomash1@gmail.com Abstract: This study examined teachers’ perceptions of positive reinforcement and the contextual challenges affecting its implementation for learners with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in inclusive junior schools in Thika West Sub-County, Kenya. Data were collected from 12 teachers using structured questionnaires and…

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Teacher Self-Efficacy and Social-Communication Behaviours of Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Inclusive Primary Schools in Nairobi County, Kenya

Teacher Self-Efficacy and Social-Communication Behaviours of Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Inclusive Primary Schools in Nairobi County, Kenya

Muga Anyango Damaris, Rose Opiyo, & Manson SichariDepartment of Educational PsychologyMasinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, KenyaORCiD: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-8575-7139Email: mugaanyango777@gmail.com Abstract: Despite Kenya’s policy commitment to inclusive education, many learners with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in mainstream primary schools continue to experience serious difficulties in social participation and communication. These challenges limit meaningful engagement with…

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