Research project

Froebel Trust - The voices and experiences of children with autism, and their families, in their transitions from nursery to primary school.

Research groups:

Centre for Innovation in Mental Health

Centre for Research in Inclusion
Lead researcher:

Professor Sarah Parsons
Other researchers:

Dr Hanna Kovshoff
Research funder:

The Froebel Trust
Status:

Not active

Staff

Lead researcher

Professor Sarah Parsons

Professor of Autism and Inclusion

Connect with Sarah

Email: s.j.parsons@soton.ac.uk

Other researchers

Research interests

https://acorns-soton.org.uk
Developing and using novel and creative methodologies to access the views and voices of neurodivergent children and those with special educational needsUnderstanding educational experiences and the social and psychological factors that lead to successful and unsuccessful educational transitions for autistic children, children with disabilities, and those with special educational needsCo-production and participatory approaches to developing research questions and conducting research in practiceUnderstanding the wider family experience when one member of the family has additional needs – in particular I am interested in the sibling experience

Connect with Hanna

Email: h.kovshoff@soton.ac.uk

Collaborating research institutes, centres and groups

Centre for Innovation in Mental Health

We use our expertise in child development, psychological interventions and affective neuroscience to research ways to help those affected by mental health issues.

Centre for Research in Inclusion

We work with teachers and young people to foster and improve inclusive practice.

Autism Community Research Network @ Southampton (ACoRNS)

ACoRNS is a research-practice partnership that aims to improve the lives of autistic children and adults through addressing questions that matter to practice and enabling autistic voices by applying creative methods.