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December 8, 2025International Journal of Qualitative MethodsOpen Access

‘I Don’t Mind if You Ask Me’: Methodological Insights From Conducting Inclusive Interviews With Autistic Students About Their School Experiences

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COChristina O’KeeffeMSMary Rose Sweeney

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Overview

Qualitative study explores school experiences of autistic students, suggesting flexibility enhances participatory research.

Key Points

  • The aim is to reflect on the planning and implementation of inclusive interviews with autistic students.
  • Conducted qualitative study with autistic students aged 5 to 19 years in Ireland (N = 51)
  • Utilized photovoice and adapted interviews for data collection
  • Developed a flexible, person-centred research protocol tailored to individual communication profiles
  • Highlighted the importance of flexibility and sensitivity in conducting research
  • Emphasized the challenges and successes of inclusive research methods
  • Demonstrated the necessity for participatory approaches in academic research with marginalized populations

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O’Keeffe et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69362f604fa91c937236dce1https://doi.org/10.1177/16094069251397808
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