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.

Format: Hardback
Length: 152 pages
Publication date: 19 May 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

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 aims to ensure that research findings are relevant, meaningful, and impactful to the communities it seeks to serve.

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. Through detailed case studies and practical strategies, the authors provide valuable insights for researchers on how to conduct inclusive research that benefits all stakeholders.

In addition to its practical implications, this book also contributes to the broader discourse on inclusive 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 highlight the importance of creating inclusive learning environments that support the diverse needs of students and promote their full participation and engagement in the educational process.

Overall, this book is a groundbreaking approach to research that by design is inclusive and provides an invaluable opportunity for building the foundations of an inclusive society for all. It is a must-read for researchers, educators, and professional learning in schools, as it offers valuable insights and practical strategies for promoting inclusive education and research practices.

Weight: 440g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367501846