Abstract (eng)
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) are a pervasive developmental disorder. Symptoms include impairments in social behavior, communication and language, and repetitive behavior. Since 1996 children in the autism spectrum have received integrative schooling in the Vienna school system. The success of the project at that time “School integration for children with autistic perception” could be confirmed on the basis of evaluation studies. The present study focuses on how current school practice in Viennese integration classes is organized. An explanatory sequential mixed-methods design with a questionnaire and expert interviews are used. Overall, with the help of the methods used, it was possible to determine that quality criteria in the support of children with autism spectrum disorders are implemented in practice. Peer relationships and structured learning environments are particularly considered in Viennese integration classes. However, improvements in practice can be sought in the areas of framework conditions, resource allocation and professionalism.