ASD is a complex and varied neurological phenomenon. Some people with ASD have special talents, others suffer from major learning difficulties. What they have in common is a lack of ability to correctly recognise and understand other people's thoughts and feelings.
Through individualised support, many children with ASD can be positively influenced in their development. Uwe Simon and Nadine Otto, biologists and experts in didactics, and Barbara Gasteiger-Klicpera, a researcher in the fields of inclusive education and special educational psychology, are now investigating whether and in what way pupils with ASD benefit from science experiments in group settings in inclusive schools.
Friday, 06 December 2024
Learning better: Can science experiments in group settings help children with autism?
A research project at the University of Graz aims to clarify whether science experiments in group settings actually make learning easier for children with autism spectrum disorder and promote social interaction. Photo: Daniel - stock.adobe.com