Andrea MacLeod

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Andrea MacLeod’s research interests focus on the development of models of support for autistic adults, specifically those that promote self-advocacy and autonomy. She has a particular interest in collaborative and participatory research methodologies. With other colleagues within the School, she has been involved in developing a national web-based resource on autism funded by the Department for Education, and a similar resource for primary health care practitioners in Scotland.

Research activity per year

16 Article
2 Commissioned report
2 Chapter (peer-reviewed)
2 Other contribution
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- 1 Other report
- 1 Review article

24 results

2024

Collaboration in Action – Lessons from a collaborative project with autistic students
MacLeod, A., Ellis, L., Searle, K., Kourti, M., Lear, C. (Contributor), duckworth, C. (Contributor), Irvine, D. (Contributor), King, M. (Contributor), Ling, J. (Contributor), Simpson, J. (Contributor) & Jones, H. (Contributor), Jan 2024, (Accepted/In press) Autismus und weibliche Adoleszenz. Lindmeier, C., Lindmeier, B., Ehrenberg, K., Taulien, T. & Böcker, R. (eds.). Halle: Kohlhammer, (Pädagogik im Autismus-Spektrum; vol. 5).
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review
Exploring 'lifeworlds' with the autistic community
MacLeod, A., 2 Jan 2024, The Psychologist, 37, 1, p. 39-42 4 p.
Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article
2023
Accommodation through personalisation: ensuring the autistic student has an equal opportunity for success in the PhD viva voce
MacLeod, A., Sandland, B., Hall, N. & chown, N., 26 Nov 2023, In: Journal of Further and Higher Education. 47, 10, p. 1404-1419 16 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Neurodiverse students within higher education: initial thoughts from a collaborative project
Sandland, B., MacLeod, A. & Hall, N., 1 Oct 2023, In: Good Autism Practice. 24, 2, p. 13-22 10 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Neurodiverse students within higher education - initial thoughts from a collaborative project
Sandland, B., MacLeod, A. & Hall, N., 31 May 2023, In: Education in Practice. 4, 1, p. 26-37 12 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
2022
What are the challenges and successes reported by autistic students at university? a literature review
Irvine, B. & MacLeod, A., 1 May 2022, In: Good Autism Practice. 23, 1, p. 49-59 11 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
2021
Investigation of the causes and implications of exclusion for autistic children and young people
Guldberg, K., Wallace, S., Bradley, R., Perepa, P., Ellis, L. & MacLeod, A., 10 Dec 2021, University of Birmingham. 43 p.
Research output: Book/Report › Other report

Open Access
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1290 Downloads (Pure)
2020
The AuVision project: a collaboration between autistic students and non-autistic staff to understand the student experience within a higher education institution.
MacLeod, A., 2020, In: Good Autism Practice. 21, 1, p. 5 14 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
2019
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) as a tool for participatory research within Critical Autism Studies: a systematic review
MacLeod, A., Aug 2019, In: Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders. 64, p. 49-62 14 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

Open Access
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3 Citations (Scopus)

1316 Downloads (Pure)
Participatory autism research with students at a UK university: evidence from a small-scale empirical project
Searle, K. A., Ellis, L., Kourti, M., MacLeod, A., Lear, C., Duckworth, C., Irvine, D., Jones, H., King, M., Ling, J. & Simpson, J., 21 Mar 2019, In: Advances in Autism. 5, 2, p. 84-93 10 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
2 Citations (Scopus)
2018
‘I don’t feel like a gender, I feel like myself’: Autistic individuals raised as girls exploring gender identity
Kourti, M. & MacLeod, A., 18 Apr 2018, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Autism in Adulthood. 1, 1, p. 1-8
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access
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348 Downloads (Pure)
2017
Overcoming Barriers to Educational Opportunities post school
MacLeod, A., 2017, (Accepted/In press) Autism & Education . Jordan, R., Roberts , J. & Hume, K. (eds.). SAGE Publications
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review
‘Here I come again’: the cost of success for higher education students diagnosed with autism
MacLeod, A., Allan, J., Lewis, A. & Robertson, C., 3 Nov 2017, (E-pub ahead of print) In: International Journal of Inclusive Education. p. 1-15 14 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access
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13 Citations (Scopus)

936 Downloads (Pure)
2013

‘CHARLIE: PLEASE RESPOND!’ Using a Participatory Methodology with Individuals on the Autism Spectrum
MacLeod, A., Lewis, A. & Robertson, C., 2013, In: International Journal of Research and Method in Education .
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

22 Citations (Scopus)
"“Why should I be like bloody Rainman?!” Navigating the autistic identity"
MacLeod, A., Robertson, C. & Lewis, A., Mar 2013, In: British Journal of Special Education. 40, 1, p. 41-49
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

22 Citations (Scopus)
2011

Implications for Practice from ‘International review of the evidence on best practice in educational provision for children on the autism spectrum’
Guldberg, K., Parsons, S., MacLeod, A., Jones, G., Prunty, A. & Balfe, T., 1 Feb 2011, In: European Journal of Special Needs Education. 26, 1, p. 64-70 7 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

16 Citations (Scopus)
International review of the evidence on best practice in educational provision for children on the autism spectrum
Parsons, S., Guldberg, K., MacLeod, A., Jones, G., Prunty, A. & Balfe, T., 1 Feb 2011, In: European Journal of Special Needs Education. 26, 1, p. 47-63 17 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

64 Citations (Scopus)
2010

'Welcome to my first rant!’ Report on a participatory pilot project to develop the ‘AS Portal’, an online peer support network for higher education students on the autism spectrum
MacLeod, A., 15 Mar 2010, In: Journal of Assistive Technologies. 4, 1, p. 14-24 11 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

3 Citations (Scopus)
2009
Beyond the books: case study of a collaborative and holistic support model for university students with Asperger syndrome
MacLeod, A. & Green, S., 1 Jan 2009, In: Studies in Higher Education. p. 1-16 16 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
32 Citations (Scopus)
DCSF web-based and DVD resource for all early years settings: Launched as part of the Inclusion Development Programme in March/April 2009
Guldberg, K., Jones, G., Waltz, M., MacLeod, A. & Plimley, L., 23 Mar 2009
Research output: Other contribution
DCSF web-based and DVD resource for all primary and secondary mainstream schools: Launched as part of the Inclusion Development Programme in March/April 2009
Jones, G., Guldberg, K., Waltz, M., MacLeod, A. & Plimley, L., 3 Apr 2009
Research output: Other contribution
International review of the literature of evidence of best practice provision in the education of persons with Autistic Spectrum Disorders
Parsons, S., Guldberg, K., MacLeod, A., Jones, G., Prunty, A. & Balfe, T., 1 Jun 2009, Not Known.
Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
2007

Standing out and fitting in: a report on a support group for individuals with Asperger syndrome using a personal account
MacLeod, A. & Johnston, P., 1 Jun 2007, In: British Journal of Special Education. 34, 2, p. 83-88 6 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

6 Citations (Scopus)
2006

A review of the needs and services for children and young people with Asperger syndrome living in Northern Ireland
Jones, G., Ellins, J., Guldberg, K., Jordan, R., MacLeod, A. & Plimley, L., 1 Jan 2006, NICCY.
Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report

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