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VIRTUAL EVENT: The experiences of autistic young people and their parents of COVID-19
01 July 2021, 1:00 pm–2:00 pm
In this webinar, Caroline will discuss the impact that COVID-19 lockdown and the reopening of schools had on autistic young people and their parents.
This event is free.
Event Information
Open to
- All
Availability
- Yes
Cost
- Free
Organiser
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Dr Carol Rivas, Social Science Research Unit (SRI)
Caroline will report on findings from her joint qualitative research with parents of autistic children and young people (CYP) attending mainstream schools in England, as well as some autistic CYP themselves.
This event would be useful for anyone interested in the education experience of young people with autism, covering lockdown and reopening of schools. A first-hand report will be given by the lead researcher, with an opportunity for audience questions and wider discussion.
Links
- The COVID-19 pandemic: the experiences of young autistic people and their parents
- Social Science Research Unit
- Social Research Institute
Image: August de Richelieu via Pexels
About the Speaker
Dr Caroline Oliver
Associate Professor in Sociology at UCL Institute of Education
Caroline is also a Research Affiliate of COMPAS, Oxford. She tweets from @CarolineJOliver
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