Neurodiversity Matters: Monique Botha on funding priorities and community justice
Why is the funding agenda for autism research so far from what the communities concerned want? There’s a long tradition of prioritising neurobiological and genetic work over qualitative, but how did it get this way? Sohail interviews Dr Monique Botha about citational justice, emotion in research, participatory research accessibility, and why letting community-led neurodivergence research out of its silo would benefit neurotypical and neurodivergent populations alike.Â
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Neurodiversity Matters: Damian Milton on double empathy and autistic worlds
Welcome to Series 7 of the Qualitative Open Mic! This series discusses the many ways neurodivergent perspectives can improve the quality, insights and impacts of qualitative health research, and what learnings this can provide for neurotypical and neurodivergent researchers alike. It showcases the critical role of researchers with ADHD, autism, dyspraxia and other neurodivergent experiences in shaping research and knowledge production.Â
In this first episode we discuss how mainstream theories of autism have missed the mark by failing to qualitatively explore internal autistic worlds. Sohail speaks to legend among autistic autism researchers Dr Damian Milton about his formulation of this issue, the double empathy problem, and its broader implications for neurodivergent and neurotypical-led research in neurodiversity and beyond. Damian also discusses the importance of autistic-led spaces for surviving academia as an autistic academic, through the work of the Participatory Autism Research Collective.
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Qualitative Controversies: Johnny Saldaña on blue collar qualitative research
In an academic landscape dominated by formality and jargon, Johnny Saldaña brings a refreshingly raw perspective with his ideas on 'Blue Collar Qualitative Research'. We speak to him about how to challenge the ivory towers of academia. We also explore his 'kick-ass' article that tackles positionality, voice, ethics, and many other foundational aspects of qualitative research.Â
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Qualitative Controversies: Hyab Yohannes and Tesfalem Yemane on refugee-led scholarship
Why are there limited voices from sanctuary seekers in qualitative research about migrant health? Tesfalem Yemane and Hyab Yohannes bring a vital perspective on 'refugee-led scholarship', dissecting the challenges and significance of broadening the scholarly space to include those who have first-hand experience seeking sanctuary.Â
The Qualitative Applied Health Research Centre dives into current applications, innovations, and conundrums for all those interested in qualitative research, academics and non-academics alike.
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