Neurodiversity
Conditions
Interventions
Study design
A qualitative phenomenological study exploring how neurodivergent secondary school pupils experience sensory differences within the school environment.
Setting
A large UK mainstream seco
pupils provide assent.
Safeguarding procedures are followed in line with school policy.
Participants are reminded they can withdraw at any time.
Data management
All data is stored securely on the s
Sponsors
Sheffield Hallam University
Harton Academy
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
10 Years to 19 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Neurodiverse adolescents aged 10–19 years 2. A diagnosed neurodiverse condition (e.g., autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia) 3. Identified sensory processing differences confirmed through sensory profiling 4. Attending the participating UK mainstream secondary school or its Area Resource Base (ARB) 5. Able to provide assent, with parent/guardian consent obtained
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Adolescents without a diagnosed neurodiverse condition 2. Adolescents without identified sensory processing differences 3. Students outside the age range of 10–19 years 4. Students not attending the participating UK mainstream secondary school or its ARB 5. Students unable to provide assent, or whose parent/guardian did not provide consent 6. Students whose participation would be inappropriate due to safeguarding concerns or inability to engage in interview-based research
Countries
England, United Kingdom
Contacts
Public ContactTanya Oliver
Outcome results
None listed