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  • Autistic voices and perspectives are crucial for developing authentic and ethical research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the application of critical realism, standpoint theory, and neurocosmopolitics in autism research.
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  • To advocate for a paradigm shift towards neurodiverse collaboration in autism studies.

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  • Theoretical analysis and synthesis of concepts from critical realism, standpoint theory, and neurocosmopolitics.
  • Autoethnographic accounts and shared discourse from autistic researchers.
  • Integration of research accounts and existing theories within autism studies.

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  • Application of standpoint theory to enhance understanding of autistic 'knowing'.
  • Exploration of neurocosmopolitics and epistemic justice in autistic 'doing' and research practices.

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  • An epistemic shift towards neurodiverse collaboration is proposed for more ethical and effective autism research.
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  • Challenging existing structures, poor theory, and methodology is essential for progress in autism studies.