Research Approaches to Supporting Students on the Autism Spectrum in Inclusive Schools: Outcomes, Challenges and Impact

This book supports researchers in the field of education disability by outlining inclusive research approaches and their challenges, outcomes, and impact. It showcases how research can be more inclusive with a move to collaborative, participatory, and co-produced research that will impact on young people, families, and educators. Inclusive education is socially, emotionally, and academically beneficial for all students and positively impacts on respectful attitudes to difference.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 152 pages
\n Publication date: 19 May 2021
\n Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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This comprehensive book is a valuable resource for researchers in the field of education disability, offering insightful perspectives on inclusive research approaches and their challenges, outcomes, and impact. The book is organized into chapters that explore school/university-based research supporting inclusion for young people on the autism spectrum, conducted in Australian schools with students, families, teachers, and specialists. The primary objective of this approach is to mobilize new knowledge to the benefit of all students, including those on the autism spectrum, their families, teachers, and school communities.

One of the key strengths of this book is its commitment to promoting inclusive research practices. The authors emphasize the importance of collaborative, participatory, and co-produced research, which not only involves researchers but also involves the diverse stakeholders involved in the research process. This approach recognizes the value of diverse perspectives and ensures that research findings are relevant, meaningful, and applicable to the real-world contexts in which they are intended to be used.

The authors also highlight the complex challenges and positive outcomes of conducting research in inclusive ways. They discuss the importance of recognizing and respecting the diversity of students and their families, as well as the significance of building partnerships and engaging with communities to ensure that research is culturally sensitive and socially relevant. They provide detailed practical strategies for researchers to adopt in order to conduct inclusive research, including the use of inclusive language, the inclusion of diverse participants, and the recognition of power dynamics and biases.

In addition to its practical implications, this book also makes a significant contribution to the broader field of education. The authors argue that inclusive education is socially, emotionally, and academically beneficial for all students and positively impacts on respectful attitudes to difference. They provide evidence-based examples of successful inclusive practices in schools and highlight the importance of building an inclusive society for all.

This book will be invaluable to researchers, educators, and professional learning in schools. It offers a comprehensive and evidence-based approach to inclusive research, providing valuable insights and practical strategies for building an inclusive and equitable education system. By promoting inclusive research practices, this book contributes to the development of knowledge and understanding that can ultimately benefit all students, regardless of their background or abilities.

\n Weight: 258g\n
Dimension: 161 x 234 x 13 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780367501877\n \n