Michelle J. O’Reilly

Accessing reasonable adjustments in UK policing: exploring the lived experiences of autistic officers and staff and those with ADHD

Purpose This study examines the experiences of autistic police officers and staff and those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in accessing and utilising reasonable adjustments. Design/methodology/approach We conducted reflective interviews with 37 UK autistic o...

Inside the ward round: Experiences and perspectives of autistic patients and mental health hospital staff

Autistic individuals experience disproportionately high rates of mental health conditions and hospitalisation, yet research about their perspectives within inpatient decision-making structures, such as the ward round, is limited. We address this gap by exploring how autistic adul...