THE CHALLENGES OF PARENTAL ENGAGEMENT IN SCHOOL FOR PARENTS OF AUTISTIC CHILDREN: A QUALITATIVE STUDY
Parental engagement with school has been associated with number of benefits on children, but little research has been done in the context of autism. The aim of this study was to describe the role of mothers and fathers with the education of their child who has autism. Our findings showed four levels of parental engagement with school: tasks done with the child, the school staff, the school board and the partners outside the school environment. The qualitative analysis also highlights the emotional dimension of parental engagement.