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Measuring the quality of life of students with autism in Chilean general education schools

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  • Victoria Sánchez-Gómez

  • Sebastián Zenteno-Osorio

  • Antonio M. Amor

  • Mauricio López-Cruz

  • Miguel Ángel Verdugo

  • May 20, 2026

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    The study evaluates the Quality of Life Index-Primary Education (QoLI-PE) for autistic students in Chilean mainstream schools.

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    242 autistic students were assessed using the QoLI-PE, confirming its internal structure and reliability through confirmatory factor analyses.

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    The second-order model of the QoLI-PE was found to be the most accurate representation of quality of life across eight domains.

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    Students scored highest in material well-being and rights, while self-determination and social inclusion were identified as areas needing improvement.

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    The QoLI-PE can guide interventions to enhance the inclusion of autistic students in Chilean schools, aligning with recent educational laws.

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Measuring the quality of life of students with autism in Chilean general education schools

  • by Victoria Sánchez-Gómez, Sebastián Zenteno-Osorio, Antonio M. Amor, Mauricio López-Cruz, Miguel Ángel Verdugo

  • May 20, 2026

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