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Bibliography

Braun, V., & Clarke, V. (2006). Using thematic analysis in psychology. Qualitative Research in Psychology, 3(2), 77–101. https://doi.org/10.1191/1478088706qp063oa Coyle A, O’Hare L, Ramey D. (2025) Synapse: A co-designed neurodivergent peer support programme for higher education settings. available at https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12159349 (accessed 20 July … Continue reading →

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Synapse

Towards the end of my project I have come across a study by Coyle et al (2025) on how to help neurodivergent students adapt to higher education. The study, from Queens University in Belfast, was run as a workshop, where … Continue reading →

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Action Research Project

This is a lengthy post that covers the project arch and explains my steps and reasoning. The content of this post is at the basis of the presentation, and helped me organise my ideas. My panning is always flaky a … Continue reading →

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Neurodivergent Colleagues

As an adult neuro-divergent individual I have realised that not only our students are often ND, but also my colleauges in industry and education are highly likely to be. As a matter of fact at least three of us Contour … Continue reading →

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Confidentiality and Power Imbalance

The ability for students to be open about their neurodivergence is key for me to collect helpful information. The project is trying to empower students; therefore it needs to deal with vulnerability. Having done an MA before, where I was … Continue reading →

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Questionnaire

The questionnaire I have asked students to fill in for me is aimed at neurodivergent students in Contour. I have sent this out to all students on the Contour course, leaving it open for students who are diagnosed or identifying … Continue reading →

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Information Sheet

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The origins

My action research is about promoting a positive attitude towards neurodivergence in Fashion Contour students who are affected by it. The reason why I am focusing on this category of students is that we have noticed the percentage of dyslexic … Continue reading →

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