Table 1.

Codes, Definitions, and the Frequency of Occurrence in all of the Fieldnotes

Theme	Frequency of Occurrence (%age of fieldnotes)
Training: Anything that referred to the implementers’ experiences and previous training in working with children with autism	7.14%
Policies Surrounding Recess: Anything that might have interfered with the occurrence of recess (e.g., inclement weather, limited recess time, detention/punishment, etc.)	29.63%
Staffing: Anything related to the number of school personnel available for the social engagement Intervention	21.30%
Prioritization of Competing Demands: Anything that was related to the importance (or lack thereof) of social engagement as a priority within the school	18.52%
Level of Respect and Support: Anything that was related to the amount of administrative/teacher support and regard for the implementers	10.19%
Availability of Resources: Anything related to the materials or physical space required for the social engagement intervention	9.26%