Digital training for teachers on the inclusion of students with autism spectrum disorder in secondary school, sixth form and vocational training Fernández Batanero, José María Román Graván, Pedro Fernández Cerero, José Montenegro Rueda, Marta Digital teaching competence Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Autism spectrum disorder The publication is part of the project PID2022-138346OB-I00, funded by MCIN/AEI/10.13039/501100011033/FEDER, EU. Digital competence in teaching is vital for ensuring educational quality in a technology-based context. Training teachers to effectively use and critically evaluate Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) is especially important when working with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This study analyzes the level of ICT training and proficiency among secondary, sixth form, and vocational teachers in the Community of Madrid, as well as the factors influencing their preparation. Using a cross-sectional and quantitative design, data were collected from 236 teachers through a questionnaire assessing inclusive digital competence and ICT training related to ASD. Results show that teachers demonstrate an intermediate level of digital competence, with significant differences based on educational stage, teaching experience, and previous ICT training. The study highlights the need to strengthen teacher preparation and proposes specific training programmes to promote equitable and effective teaching practices that foster inclusion and support students with ASD. 2026-02-02T11:08:41Z 2026-02-02T11:08:41Z 2026-02-01 journal article Fernández Batanero, J. M.; Román Graván, P.; Fernández Cerero, J. y Montenegro Rueda, M. (2026). Digital training for teachers on the inclusion of students with autism spectrum disorder in secondary school, sixth form and vocational training. International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 1–12. https://doi.org/10.1080/20473869.2026.2616729 2047-3869 2047-3877 https://hdl.handle.net/10481/110578 10.1080/20473869.2026.2616729 eng http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ open access Atribución-NoComercial 4.0 Internacional Taylor & Francis