Using online photovoice to facilitate participation of autistic adolescents in research.
Understanding the lived experiences of autistic adolescents is essential for informing inclusive policies and practices. Photovoice, a method that facilitates participants to express themselves through photography, has proven effective in engaging autistic youth in research about their lives. Althou...
| Publicado en: | Disability & Society Vol. 40; no. 8; pp. 2178 - 2204 |
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| Formato: | pictorial research tables/charts Journal Article |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Aug2025
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