Having the opportunity to work with autistic students and staff on a project to improve their university experience has without doubt been the most interesting thing I’ve been involved with. I met and worked with some really interesting and inspiring people."

While at IOE, the visit to the autism school in the “Autism: Theory and Practice” elective [module] was a specific highlight for me. It was a great opportunity to see how the theoretical background we had gained on autism can be reflected in a school environment." - Nazli (Special and Inclusive Education MA, 2020)

My research is focused on employment for autistic people, particularly on identifying the barriers to employment that autistic people face. Of course, the ultimate goal of my research would be to improve employment outcomes for autistic people, and that will only happen if we get employers and work cultures to change and become more inclusive."

Autism is a lifelong condition. It does not evaporate when your child turns 18 years of age. Researching potential supports for later life opportunities is what I find most motivating and what gets me up at 4am most mornings... Most importantly, the UK’s advanced approach to neurodiversity (both in research and in community thought/support) is vastly different from what we experience here in the US. To my way of thinking, I much prefer European discourse and theory embedded in neurodiverse supports; it speaks to a considerably more respectful, ethical and humanistic approach."

New Royal Foundation Framework prioritises social and emotional development in early childhood
New Royal Foundation Framework prioritises social and emotional development in early childhood

New Royal Foundation Framework prioritises social and emotional development in early childhood

Expertise by Professor Lynn Ang has contributed to the research behind the Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood ‘Shaping Us’, a campaign led by HRH The Princess of Wales.

03 Feb 2025

"Asking the awkward questions"
"Asking the awkward questions"

"Asking the awkward questions"

In this episode, Guy Claxton takes us beyond simplified conceptions of the learning sciences and explains why teachers are sometimes vulnerable to fads and trends.

31 Jan 2025

Working with parents and teachers in the nursery classroom to give the best start in writing
Working with parents and teachers in the nursery classroom to give the best start in writing

Working with parents and teachers in the nursery classroom to give the best start in writing

An IOE project led by Dr Sinéad Harmey collaborated with families and their nursery school in East London to create strategies that develop children’s writing skills from an early age.

29 Jan 2025