Process of Adopting Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Innovations in Vocational Learning for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Students during the Covid-19 Pandemic

The use of information and communication technology (ICT) advancements to meet the needs and capacities of students with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) requires additional preparation on the side of the instructor. The London School Beyond Academy (LSBA), a vocational school in Jakarta serving adolescents with autism, exploited ICT advancements during the Covid-19 outbreak. Government mandates that compel educational institutions to convert to online learning systems necessitate technical innovation, particularly from educators given the communication disorder that ASD students experience. Based on this, the goal of this study was to learn more about how the LSBA used new information and communication technology during the Covid-19 pandemic. The conceptual framework of was used to perform the research. The conceptual framework of "School Improvement" by Miles and Huberman (1984) was used to perform the research. The study's findings indicated that in order to adjust to the usage of ICT by taking into account each ASD student's ability, LSBA management, practical educators, and academics employ technical advancements. Psychologists and educators had trouble making online observations while evaluating new students. Due to this condition, the learning method has to be modified in order to take into account the talents of each ASD student.