Navigating Academic Research as a Neurodivergent Individual: Insights, Challenges, and a Call to Action
Completing a Master’s or Doctorate is a significant academic undertaking. Navigating it with the added complexity of neurodivergent traits presents distinct challenges. This autoethnographic study, underpinned by reflexive thematic exploration of the literature, draws on the authors’ lived experienc...
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| description | Completing a Master’s or Doctorate is a significant academic undertaking. Navigating it with the added complexity of neurodivergent traits presents distinct challenges. This autoethnographic study, underpinned by reflexive thematic exploration of the literature, draws on the authors’ lived experiences of completing doctoral research with dyslexia, dyspraxia, dysgraphia, and ADHD. It shares insights and strategies that supported their success, contributing to growing calls for inclusivity and understanding in academia. The authors highlight the valuable contributions neurodivergent individuals make to advancing theory and practice and issue a call to action for coach-specific research better to support neurodivergent researchers, practitioners, and clients. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-1b58d3e697104c7d98f7797d62cf2ac02025-08-20T03:44:42ZengOxford Brookes UniversityInternational Journal of Evidence Based Coaching and Mentoring1741-83052025-06-01S19304010.24384/rbe3-k236Navigating Academic Research as a Neurodivergent Individual: Insights, Challenges, and a Call to ActionElizabeth Crossehttps://orcid.org/0009-0000-6831-9008Janine RobertsCompleting a Master’s or Doctorate is a significant academic undertaking. Navigating it with the added complexity of neurodivergent traits presents distinct challenges. This autoethnographic study, underpinned by reflexive thematic exploration of the literature, draws on the authors’ lived experiences of completing doctoral research with dyslexia, dyspraxia, dysgraphia, and ADHD. It shares insights and strategies that supported their success, contributing to growing calls for inclusivity and understanding in academia. The authors highlight the valuable contributions neurodivergent individuals make to advancing theory and practice and issue a call to action for coach-specific research better to support neurodivergent researchers, practitioners, and clients.neurodiversityneurodivergenceacademic researchcoaching researchhigher education |
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