Marita Falkmer
Biographic Data
| ID | 6319382 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Marita Falkmer |
| GIVEN NAMES | Marita |
| FAMILY NAME | Falkmer |
| SIGNATURE | FALKMER M |
| AFFILIATIONS | Jönköping University |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-7275-3472 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 4 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 4 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2016 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
He Helps Keep Me Calm and More Focused”
Facility dogs are increasingly employed within schools to support engagement and motivation. This study explored the experiences of students (12–13 years old), caregivers, and staff who had a facility dog (Labrador) present every day in their classroom. The study comprised of two phases: a three-day observation of the dog in the classroom, and interviews with students, caregivers, and staff. Descriptive statistics were used to report observations…
Creating Inclusive Schools for Autistic Students
Strengths-based approaches leveraging the strengths and interests of autistic students are increasingly recognised as important to meeting their school-related needs. A scoping review exploring elements contributing to strengths-based approaches for autistic students in schools was undertaken. Eighteen articles were identified, with results conceptualised according to the Bioecological Model of Development. One personal (strengths and interests),…
It's better than it used to be”
This article reports on the lived experiences of 11 adolescents who have a brother or a sister with a diagnosis of autism spectrum condition. Through semistructured, in‐depth, in‐person interviews, these adolescents shared their experiences and perceptions. These exploratory findings can be used to inform the practice of social workers and other health professionals, and future research. Implications for practice focus on the importance of explor…
Visual search strategies of pedestrians with and without visual and cognitive impairments in a shared zone
It's better than it used to be”
This article reports on the lived experiences of 11 adolescents who have a brother or a sister with a diagnosis of autism spectrum condition. Through semistructured, in‐depth, in‐person interviews, these adolescents shared their experiences and perceptions. These exploratory findings can be used to inform the practice of social workers and other health professionals, and future research. Implications for practice focus on the importance of explor…
Visual search strategies of pedestrians with and without visual and cognitive impairments in a shared zone
It's better than it used to be”
This article reports on the lived experiences of 11 adolescents who have a brother or a sister with a diagnosis of autism spectrum condition. Through semistructured, in‐depth, in‐person interviews, these adolescents shared their experiences and perceptions. These exploratory findings can be used to inform the practice of social workers and other health professionals, and future research. Implications for practice focus on the importance of explor…
Creating Inclusive Schools for Autistic Students
Strengths-based approaches leveraging the strengths and interests of autistic students are increasingly recognised as important to meeting their school-related needs. A scoping review exploring elements contributing to strengths-based approaches for autistic students in schools was undertaken. Eighteen articles were identified, with results conceptualised according to the Bioecological Model of Development. One personal (strengths and interests),…
He Helps Keep Me Calm and More Focused”
Facility dogs are increasingly employed within schools to support engagement and motivation. This study explored the experiences of students (12–13 years old), caregivers, and staff who had a facility dog (Labrador) present every day in their classroom. The study comprised of two phases: a three-day observation of the dog in the classroom, and interviews with students, caregivers, and staff. Descriptive statistics were used to report observations…
Psychology (3 works) · Autism (2 works) · Autism Spectrum Disorder Research (2 works) · Developmental psychology (2 works) · Family and Disability Support Research (2 works) · Medicine (2 works) · Perception (2 works) · Social Psychology (2 works) · Artificial Intelligence (1 work) · Autism spectrum disorder (1 work)