Research in Neurodiversity, Environment and Wellbeing (ReNEW)

The Neurodiversity, Environment and Wellbeing research group (ReNEW) brings together researchers in Psychology, Education, Health Sciences and Arts to explore the experiences of neurodivergent children and adults across contexts, including schools, universities, health services and community organisations.

Our research adopts participatory approaches, working with neurodivergent communities to build environments that foster inclusion and belonging. We use mixed methods in our research, incorporating experimental, longitudinal, qualitative and creative
paradigms.

Areas of current work in ReNEW include:

• Inclusive practice in educational contexts
• Educational transitions for neurodivergent learners
• Affirming conceptualisations of neurodivergent characteristics and behaviours
• Under-represented groups’ accounts of mental health
• Autistic and neurodivergent identity
• Psychological flow and monotropism
• Neurodiversity in the arts and creative industries