Books by Michelle O'Reilly

Taking up a social constructionist position, this book illustrates the social and cultural construction of autism as made visible in everyday, educational, institutional and historical discourses, alongside a careful consideration of the bodily and material realities of embodied differences.

This will be an invaluable introduction and source of practical strategies for academics, researchers and students as well as clinical practitioners, mental health professionals, and others working with mental health such as educationalists and social workers.

With guidance especially pertinent to those specifically doing interviews with children as part of their research - including coverage of ethics, using participatory methods in formal settings, and choosing an interview style - this book provides both the theory and practical advice to ensure success

Whether a research student or experienced researcher, this book explains how to conceptualise and ethically conduct research, analyse and theorise from multiple perspectives, and disseminate and publish.

This snappy guide focuses on the practical and ethical issues surrounding research with children - with a particular focus on working with vulnerable groups.