IMPACT OF AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF PRIMARY FIVE PUPILS IN BABA UMAR PRIMARY SCHOOL, AZARE, KATAGUM LOCAL. GOVERNMENT BAUCHI STATE

The study investigated the impact of autism on academic performance among primary five pupils in Baba Umar Primary School Azare. Bauchi State. One objectives, one research questions, and one hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. Research design for the study was expost-facto, the population for the study were three (3) two male and one female. The sample technique used was purposive sampling, Data collection instrument used for the study was strengths and difficulties questionnaire (sdq) for teachers and parent of pupils with autism, and end of term examination record was used to identified the participant. The data analyses were t- test for independent sample. Based on the finding of this research it was recommended among others that That parent’s level of awareness should be increased to prevent problems at home and school environment, expert should be invited to train teachers in Individualized Education Programme (IEP) in all Local Governments nation wide.