Research methods and ethics in neurodiversity studies: looking back, moving forward

Chapters throughout this book have considered the methodological, ethical and epistemological possibilities—and challenges—of new ways of reflecting on and carrying out research on neurodivergence. They do this in a number of ways: identifying and proposing ways to mitigate epistemic injustice; critically examining both the potential and the tensions of participatory and inclusive approaches; elaborating creative methodologies to think through and carry out cross-neurotype collaborations; and centring neurodivergent voices in knowledge production processes. Here, the editors look back at the wealth of propositions in this volume to reflect on what ‘moving forward’ in Neurodiversity Studies might resemble. Each chapter section is built around a methodological and/or ethical theme, and ends with an accessible toolbox, collated from the contributions to this volume, to encourage and guide researchers as they set out to do research differently. We concludes with a consideration of the potential reach of unknowing as a foundational tool for research methods and ethics in Neurodiversity Studies.