Cat StEvens

The coding and analysis of all the collected data has been finalised! Now, the findings are being written up. To all those who participated in the research project, you will be emailed a brief synopsis of the findings before publ…lnkd.in/gUBDsXjE lnkd.in/grkfJtXd

Plunging into the exciting regions of phase two of Data Analysis for my 'Exploring the Lived Experience of Autistic Teachers in Australia' research project today! This phase is relational analysis; examining how the main identified…lnkd.in/gRxCPWMz lnkd.in/gACuyh6G

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‘Selective Mutism’ – Mixed media on canvas. This artwork depicts the experience of selective mutism, which is a common disorder that affects autistic folks in moments of extreme sensory and emotional overwhelm, preventing the use of speech or other commun…lnkd.in/gZ3ubjzR

THE DATA COLLECTION PHASE FOR THE STUDY IS NOW COMPLETE!!!! A huge, massive thanks to all of the #actuallyautistic teachers who have participated in this study... what an awesome bunch you all are! The online questionnaire will close at the end of today…lnkd.in/gM-NpB8w

Wonderful podcast here, interviewing #actuallyautistic teacher Ebony Birch-Hanger regarding supporting teens to make build friendships. Such an important topic for teachers to be able to support their autistic students to not becom…lnkd.in/gbXSWviD lnkd.in/gdXHM95c

Exciting opportunity to register to this FREE WEBINAR, 'Learning from Autistic Teachers: Online Workshop', featuring Dr Becky Wood who conducted the only study investigating the lived experience of autistic teachers in the UK. This webinar is sure to be…lnkd.in/gZFy5JYd

We are now officially half way through Phase One of the data collection for the research project 'Exploring the lived experiences of autistic teachers in Australia'!!!! The online questionnaire will only be open for another 4 weeks, so if you identify as…lnkd.in/ggquVHa6

During the first phase of data collection and analysis for my research exploring the lived experiences of autistic teachers in Australia, a very common topic that keeps arising is that of autistic burnout. When so much of the aut…lnkd.in/gEJj4ZpU lnkd.in/gMr6Y99g

The Social Model of autism is at the heart of our study's ethos, which is one of the recommendations to make autism research inclusive. Find out more about our research at autistic-teachers.com But what does this mean exactly? A…lnkd.in/gpTNUUqs lnkd.in/gacrAwUG

This is what the Social Model of autism is all about. lnkd.in/emBQ-kty

This was one of the findings in the review of the literature exploring the lived experiences of autistic teachers from around the world. Despite the DSM-5 defining autism as a 'communication disorder', the autistic teachers in the…lnkd.in/eiWr-TsG lnkd.in/gKEpZQrc

To date, discussion regarding autism in education has been primarily concerned with autistic students, and research usually relates to how neurotypical teachers can support them. Seldom does the conversation around autism in the cl…lnkd.in/e4-DzM2w lnkd.in/grkfJtXd

New research just published showing the importance of listening to the experience of #actuallyautistic school staff to get an accurate understanding of how phenomena affect the entire school community, and how autistic teachers' ex…lnkd.in/giq8b_39 lnkd.in/gaaG4dgH

The DMS-5 defines autism as a 'communication deficit', and autistic people are commonly thought to lack empathy and Theory of Mind skills. However, #ActuallyAutistic adults tell a different story and new research indicates that the…lnkd.in/gNed2kqm lnkd.in/g8d5u7Qg

Effective communication skills are rightly considered to be of vital importance for a career in teaching, and the medical model defines autism as a social and communication disorder. So does this mean that teaching is an unsuitable…lnkd.in/ggrRSX8i lnkd.in/g2uQQgFe

The social model of disability is at the heart of my team's research project, 'Exploring the lived experience of autistic teachers in Australia'. This is an essential component for fulfilling the 4 criteria for Inclusive Autism Research. #research #autis…lnkd.in/ek-88S_5

Confused about whether to use identity-first (autistic) or person-first (with / has autism) language? This great article discusses the debate and the implications of each option on the autistic community. "The issue is that autism is not a disease, it is…lnkd.in/gdU4BhbW

OPPORTUNITY FOR AUTISTIC TEACHERS IN AUSTRALIA!!! Get involved in this brand new, groundbreaking, first-of-its-kind research exploring the lived experience of autistic teachers in Australia. An opportunity for you to have your voi…lnkd.in/gQ4y9ytf lnkd.in/grkfJtXd

The Lived Experience Of Autistic Teachers: A Review Of The Literature (tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.108…