Tackett, S. (2024). Experiences of classroom teachers about the accommodations for students with autism spectrum disorder (Publication No. 31301922) [Doctoral dissertation, Walden University]. ProQuest Dissertations and Theses Global. https://www.proquest.com/docview/3064007977

Specific accommodations were not examined; the focus was on exploring the experiences of general education teachers related to providing accommodations to students with autism. Various test accommodations were discussed in relation to the experiences of general education teachers.

Nine kindergarten through grade six general education teachers from elementary schools in the United States participated in interviews.

A researcher-developed interview protocol was used in 60-minute video interviews that included audio recording.

Students used various test accommodations, including finger tracking, chunking tests into smaller parts, repeating directions, preferential seating, extended time, breaks, wiggle cushions, and headphones. Teachers reported a need for more training and the amount of time required to provide accommodations. Moreover, providing accommodations involves considering the whole student.