Conference Contribution Details
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Dan O'Sullivan
Irish Learning Support Association (ILSA) Annual Conference 2022
Current Debates in Autism Studies: Implications for Educational Practices.
Mount Wolseley Conference Centre, Tullow, Co. Carlow.
Invited Lectures (Conference)
2022
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23-SEP-22
24-SEP-22
The volume of knowledge on autism is ever-increasing, and ever-evolving. Inevitably, the ‘ever-evolving’ nature of the knowledge base means that it is frequently characterised by differing perspectives on a range of autism-related issues. This presentation will highlight a number of autism-related issues which have been subjected to critical attention in recent years. Issues addressed include: Identification / Diagnosis of Autism; Autism Identity; Intersecting Dimensions, i.e., Gender, Race/Ethnicity, Socio-Economic Background; Determining the Effectiveness of Autism Strategies; Autism ‘Voices’. Importantly, the presentation will also explore possible implications for educational practices arising from the critical attention paid to these autism-related issues.