Our first stage was pre-study, where we worked with young people and their families to understand communication preferences, interests, and likes/dislikes. We then trialled some creative research methods in low-stake sessions to build rapport and discover preferred approaches. 🖌️📷 4/10 - ThreadSky

kathrynlewis.bsky.social • 527 days ago

Our first stage was pre-study, where we worked with young people and their families to understand communication preferences, interests, and likes/dislikes. We then trialled some creative research methods in low-stake sessions to build rapport and discover preferred approaches. 🖌️📷 4/10

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kathrynlewis.bsky.social•527 days ago

We then used different creative research methods including Draw-Write-Tell. This allowed pupils to express themselves visually while also reducing direct focus on-from interviewer. Through telling, they interpreted the images to increase authenticity. 5/10

kathrynlewis.bsky.social•527 days ago

We also used Walk and Talk which allows neurodivergent pupils a more embodied way of doing research. 🚶‍♀️ This was used in collab with PhotoVoice so they could choose to show us the things that are meaningful to them, putting the power in their hands! 📸 6/10

kathrynlewis.bsky.social•527 days ago

Our most widely used method was a Card Sort (a bit like @TalkingMats). We provided images + brief descriptions of school subjects / experiences and pupils ranked these then talked about why they made their choices. This created structure and clear boundaries to discussion. 7/10

kathrynlewis.bsky.social•527 days ago

Finally, some pupils chose a Statement Sort activity alongside interviews. This again provided structure and opened up discussion about pros / cons of different aspects of school transition. We provide a full list of statements at the end of the study. 8/10

kathrynlewis.bsky.social•527 days ago

The paper is supplemented by case studies illustrating how we built rapport, offered choice and flexibility, and responded to individual needs and preferences. A huge thank you again to all the young people involved for sharing your valuable thoughts and experiences! 9/10

kathrynlewis.bsky.social•527 days ago

Our paper http://t.ly/Vi1NZ shows the potential that creative research methods used w/ semi-structured interviews can have for researching with autistic neurodivergent young ppl! Look out for 3 participatory animations made w/ young ppl about school coming soon! 🎬 End

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