February 12 | News

Early Years Practitioners – Research Participants Required

Hello Everyone, 12 02 2026 Research Participants Masters Research Student Thesis The challenges and joys of teaching a child with autism in the Early Years Sector Thumbnail 1

My name is Emer Gaffey. I am currently studying my master’s in special education and I am currently doing my thesis. My research question is “The challenges and joys of teaching a child with autism in the Early Years Sector.” 

I am looking for Early Years practitioners to partake in an online interview in relation to the research question. The interviews will be recorded and transcribed, information given on the interview will be kept confidential and named anonymous. I have attached the information letter.

DOWNLOAD – Research Information Sheet

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