An exploration of students’ experiences of participating in a photovoice project / Kavitha MURTHI in Research in Autism, 128 (October 2025)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism > 128 (October 2025) . - p.202693 Titre : An exploration of students’ experiences of participating in a photovoice project Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Kavitha MURTHI, Auteur ; Amy HURST, Auteur ; Ramon ROBLES-FERNANDEZ, Auteur ; Kristie PATTEN, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.202693 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Interest-driven programs  Middle schoolers  Photovoice  Student perspectives  Community-based participatory research  Neurodiversity  Strengths-based approaches Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The autistic community is advocating the need to employ participatory research approaches to include autistic people's voices and reduce the impact of skewed power dynamics between researchers and participants. Hence, researchers adopt participant-driven research methodologies like photo-elicitation to develop collaborative research. However, limited knowledge exists regarding how individuals perceive their involvement in these research processes. This qualitative descriptive study explored the perspectives of sixteen middle-school students (N = 13 autistic students) as they participated in the Photovoice research process as data collectors. Students participated in interest-driven informal afterschool clubs and used Photovoice to document their problem-solving experiences. Through thematic analysis of semi-structured interview data, we learned that students appreciated the unique characteristics of the Polaroid cameras, including the ability to manipulate the cameras and touch the photos physically, the distinct sensory features that physical photos provided, creating memories with peers and using photos as a visual tool to support improvisation and brainstorming during problem-solving. The results of this study specifically highlight students’ views on the aspects they valued and those they found unfavorable as they participated in the research process. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2025.202693 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=570 [article] An exploration of students’ experiences of participating in a photovoice project [texte imprimé] / Kavitha MURTHI, Auteur ; Amy HURST, Auteur ; Ramon ROBLES-FERNANDEZ, Auteur ; Kristie PATTEN, Auteur . - p.202693. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism > 128 (October 2025) . - p.202693 Mots-clés : Interest-driven programs  Middle schoolers  Photovoice  Student perspectives  Community-based participatory research  Neurodiversity  Strengths-based approaches Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The autistic community is advocating the need to employ participatory research approaches to include autistic people's voices and reduce the impact of skewed power dynamics between researchers and participants. Hence, researchers adopt participant-driven research methodologies like photo-elicitation to develop collaborative research. However, limited knowledge exists regarding how individuals perceive their involvement in these research processes. This qualitative descriptive study explored the perspectives of sixteen middle-school students (N = 13 autistic students) as they participated in the Photovoice research process as data collectors. Students participated in interest-driven informal afterschool clubs and used Photovoice to document their problem-solving experiences. Through thematic analysis of semi-structured interview data, we learned that students appreciated the unique characteristics of the Polaroid cameras, including the ability to manipulate the cameras and touch the photos physically, the distinct sensory features that physical photos provided, creating memories with peers and using photos as a visual tool to support improvisation and brainstorming during problem-solving. The results of this study specifically highlight students’ views on the aspects they valued and those they found unfavorable as they participated in the research process. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2025.202693 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=570

Experiences of Students, Teachers, and Parents Participating in an Inclusive, School-Based Informal Engineering Education Program / Yu-Lun CHEN in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 52-8 (August 2022)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 52-8 (August 2022) . - p.3574-3585 Titre : Experiences of Students, Teachers, and Parents Participating in an Inclusive, School-Based Informal Engineering Education Program Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Yu-Lun CHEN, Auteur ; Kavitha MURTHI, Auteur ; Wendy MARTIN, Auteur ; Regan VIDIKSIS, Auteur ; Ariana RICCIO, Auteur ; Kristie PATTEN, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.3574-3585 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Adolescent  Autism Spectrum Disorder  Humans  Parents  Qualitative Research  School Teachers  Schools  Students  Adolescents  Engineering  Stem  School-based intervention  Strength-based  Youth  research, authorship and/or publication of this article. Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Many youth on the autism spectrum possess interests and strengths for STEM-related postsecondary pathways, yet there are few research-based programs to support those interests and competencies including complex problem solving and social communication. This qualitative study explored the experiences and perceived outcomes of students, teachers, and parents participating in an inclusive, strength-based, extracurricular engineering design program entitled the IDEAS Maker Club. Twenty-six students, 13 parents, and nine teachers in the program completed interviews and program logs while researchers conducted classroom observations over 2 years. Thematic analysis identified five common themes: (1) positive student experience and engagement, (2) skills acquisition, (3) development of interest in STEM and related careers, (4) social relationships and community, and (5) safe spaces that supported self-determination. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-021-05230-2 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=485 [article] Experiences of Students, Teachers, and Parents Participating in an Inclusive, School-Based Informal Engineering Education Program [texte imprimé] / Yu-Lun CHEN, Auteur ; Kavitha MURTHI, Auteur ; Wendy MARTIN, Auteur ; Regan VIDIKSIS, Auteur ; Ariana RICCIO, Auteur ; Kristie PATTEN, Auteur . - p.3574-3585. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 52-8 (August 2022) . - p.3574-3585 Mots-clés : Adolescent  Autism Spectrum Disorder  Humans  Parents  Qualitative Research  School Teachers  Schools  Students  Adolescents  Engineering  Stem  School-based intervention  Strength-based  Youth  research, authorship and/or publication of this article. Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Many youth on the autism spectrum possess interests and strengths for STEM-related postsecondary pathways, yet there are few research-based programs to support those interests and competencies including complex problem solving and social communication. This qualitative study explored the experiences and perceived outcomes of students, teachers, and parents participating in an inclusive, strength-based, extracurricular engineering design program entitled the IDEAS Maker Club. Twenty-six students, 13 parents, and nine teachers in the program completed interviews and program logs while researchers conducted classroom observations over 2 years. Thematic analysis identified five common themes: (1) positive student experience and engagement, (2) skills acquisition, (3) development of interest in STEM and related careers, (4) social relationships and community, and (5) safe spaces that supported self-determination. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-021-05230-2 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=485

Influences on suicidality and suicide-prevention needs for the autistic community: Qualitative insights from multiple perspectives / Anne V. KIRBY in Autism, 30-1 (January 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 30-1 (January 2026) . - p.61-73 Titre : Influences on suicidality and suicide-prevention needs for the autistic community: Qualitative insights from multiple perspectives Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Anne V. KIRBY, Auteur ; Kristina FELDMAN, Auteur ; Wilhelm CLARK, Auteur ; Amber N. DARLINGTON, Auteur ; Alissa ATISME, Auteur ; Bobbi DUNCAN-ISHCOMER, Auteur ; Rachel KRIPKE-LUDWIG, Auteur ; Andrea JOYCE, Auteur ; Whitney LEE, Auteur ; Kayla RODRIGUEZ, Auteur ; Zack SIDDEEK, Auteur ; Kavitha MURTHI, Auteur ; Brooks KEESHIN, Auteur ; Hilary COON, Auteur ; Christina NICOLAIDIS, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.61-73 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : autism  community-engagement  qualitative  suicidal ideation  suicide prevention Résumé : Autistic individuals are disproportionately likely to experience suicidal thoughts, feelings, and actions. Addressing suicidality is also a high priority of autistic community members. The goal of this study was to understand broad influences on suicidality and suicide-prevention needs for the autistic community. Using a community-based participatory research approach, we conducted a reflective thematic analysis of qualitative interviews with 16 autistic adults, 8 family members, and 14 mental health providers. Themes summarizing influences on suicidality and suicide-prevention needs centered on three broad thematic concepts: (1) Pervasive negative societal attitudes and social experiences have a lasting impact on autistic people’s feelings of worth; (2) negative experiences and stressors add strain, making life feel overwhelming and hopeless; and (3) difficulty regulating and managing emotions can increase the likelihood of suicidal feelings and actions. Participants provided autism-specific recommendations to incorporate into suicide prevention. The findings emphasize the need for multifaceted suicide-prevention efforts supporting autistic people through improved societal treatment, community-level supports, and individually tailored services.Lay Abstract Autistic people experience suicidal thoughts, feelings, and actions more often than non-autistic people. Autistic community members say this is an important research topic. The goal of this study was to understand broadly what kinds of things might lead autistic people to feel suicidal. We also wanted to know what is needed for suicide prevention for the autistic community. The research team for this study included autistic community partners using an approach called community-based participatory research. The study team did interviews with 16 autistic adults, 8 family members, and 14 mental health providers. The results show that different types of experiences can lead to suicidality. One influence is the negative treatment of autistic people. Negative experiences, challenges, and stressors can also make life feel overwhelming for autistic people. Finally, difficult emotions can be hard to manage. There are many things that participants thought would help autistic people feel less suicidal. The study shows that autistic people need to be treated better and need more community supports to help prevent suicidal feelings. They need individualized services to help manage their emotions. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613251368019 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=578 [article] Influences on suicidality and suicide-prevention needs for the autistic community: Qualitative insights from multiple perspectives [texte imprimé] / Anne V. KIRBY, Auteur ; Kristina FELDMAN, Auteur ; Wilhelm CLARK, Auteur ; Amber N. DARLINGTON, Auteur ; Alissa ATISME, Auteur ; Bobbi DUNCAN-ISHCOMER, Auteur ; Rachel KRIPKE-LUDWIG, Auteur ; Andrea JOYCE, Auteur ; Whitney LEE, Auteur ; Kayla RODRIGUEZ, Auteur ; Zack SIDDEEK, Auteur ; Kavitha MURTHI, Auteur ; Brooks KEESHIN, Auteur ; Hilary COON, Auteur ; Christina NICOLAIDIS, Auteur . - p.61-73. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 30-1 (January 2026) . - p.61-73 Mots-clés : autism  community-engagement  qualitative  suicidal ideation  suicide prevention Résumé : Autistic individuals are disproportionately likely to experience suicidal thoughts, feelings, and actions. Addressing suicidality is also a high priority of autistic community members. The goal of this study was to understand broad influences on suicidality and suicide-prevention needs for the autistic community. Using a community-based participatory research approach, we conducted a reflective thematic analysis of qualitative interviews with 16 autistic adults, 8 family members, and 14 mental health providers. Themes summarizing influences on suicidality and suicide-prevention needs centered on three broad thematic concepts: (1) Pervasive negative societal attitudes and social experiences have a lasting impact on autistic people’s feelings of worth; (2) negative experiences and stressors add strain, making life feel overwhelming and hopeless; and (3) difficulty regulating and managing emotions can increase the likelihood of suicidal feelings and actions. Participants provided autism-specific recommendations to incorporate into suicide prevention. The findings emphasize the need for multifaceted suicide-prevention efforts supporting autistic people through improved societal treatment, community-level supports, and individually tailored services.Lay Abstract Autistic people experience suicidal thoughts, feelings, and actions more often than non-autistic people. Autistic community members say this is an important research topic. The goal of this study was to understand broadly what kinds of things might lead autistic people to feel suicidal. We also wanted to know what is needed for suicide prevention for the autistic community. The research team for this study included autistic community partners using an approach called community-based participatory research. The study team did interviews with 16 autistic adults, 8 family members, and 14 mental health providers. The results show that different types of experiences can lead to suicidality. One influence is the negative treatment of autistic people. Negative experiences, challenges, and stressors can also make life feel overwhelming for autistic people. Finally, difficult emotions can be hard to manage. There are many things that participants thought would help autistic people feel less suicidal. The study shows that autistic people need to be treated better and need more community supports to help prevent suicidal feelings. They need individualized services to help manage their emotions. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613251368019 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=578

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