Invisible: An Autoethnographic Study of Teaching and Learning With Physical Disabilities and Neurodivergence

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Goodwin, A. J. A. A. (2026). Invisible: An Autoethnographic Study of Teaching and Learning With Physical Disabilities and Neurodivergence [Dissertation]. https://www.proquest.com/pqdtglobal1/dissertations-theses/invisible-autoethnographic-study-teaching/docview/3361506727/sem-2

Publication date: 2026 Added to AutiHub: 21 Oct 2026 Type: Dissertation Article language: English

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Abstract

In this autoethnographic study, vignettes of a female high school teacher and graduate student with invisible disabilities are analyzed through the lens of Critical Disability Theory. This study provides teachers, administrators, and policy makers with a first-hand account of some of the barriers individuals with invisible disabilities face. Policies, environments, and practices in K-12 education, higher education, and broader society are analyzed. Advancements in inclusivity and accessibility as well as improvements in teacher education programs are suggested. Reflection throughout this study, three core themes emerged: listen, believe, and support individuals with invisible disabilities.

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