Author:
Angulo-Jiménez Henry,Bonilla-López Marisela,Rojas-Ramírez Esteban
Abstract
Purpose:
Although autistic perspectives are paramount for evidence-based practice and the neurodiversity paradigm, they are often underrepresented in research and have only recently started to get attention from professionals in different fields, including communication sciences and disorders (CSD) and foreign language teaching (FLT). To alleviate this situation, we conducted an exploratory study on the experiences of self-identified autistic bloggers with foreign language learning (FLL).
Methods:
We used deductive thematic analysis to characterize the bloggers and establish the perceived effect of autism on FLL.
Results:
Our analysis of 14 blog posts revealed that the typical blogger had an autism diagnosis, spoke English natively, and had learned Spanish or French as a foreign language through formal instruction and/or self-teaching. We also found that all the bloggers acknowledged both positive and negative effects of autism on FLL, with more bloggers focusing on positive effects.
Conclusions:
Findings highlight the need for professionals in CSD and FLT to (a) avoid making assumptions about the FLL capabilities of autistic individuals, (b) consult with autistic individuals regarding the perceived value of autistic traits for FLL, and (c) engage in interprofessional practice with each other.
Publisher
Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)
Subject
Speech and Hearing,Linguistics and Language,Language and Linguistics
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