Associate Professor at School of Inclusive and Special Education, Dublin City University. Inclusive Education, Autism, Qualitative Research, Higher Ed,
Ballina, Co. Tipperary
Joined July 2017
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Neil Kenny retweeted
'There has to be accountability at all levels'. Absolutely @sbaroncohen
Desperately sad and avoidable loss of life.
“At the heart of all of this was a man who was diagnosed in childhood with disabilities including autism, language delay & learning differences… He needed safeguarding, support & reasonable adjustments”
A vital interview with @sbaroncohen on his friend Jason Arday.
#autism
Neil Kenny retweeted
In 2014 we published the first large-scale study of suicidality in autism, subsequently widely replicated, revealing that 1 in 4 autistic people have planned or attempted suicide. That’s why I’m very concerned about the impact of the media coverage on Professor Jason Arday who is autistic. He has been accused of plagiarism and he was cleared of any academic misconduct following a rigorous investigation by Liverpool John Moores University. And yet he continues to be systematically discredited over every detail of his life, daily. We should of course always investigate plagiarism to protect academic standards. However, I cannot stand by and watch when an autistic man is on the ground and the kicking continues. This is relentless bullying of a vulnerable autistic man and raises safe-guarding issues. It’s time to stop.
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Despite university clearance, Arday's PhD thesis contains dozens of near-verbatim unattributed passages from prior works, and a journal corrected his paper for missing citations to adapted text including participant quotes. retractionwatch.com/2026/07/27/cam… mdpi.com/2076-0760/12/1…
Neil Kenny retweeted
Should any school that receives public funding be free to invoke “autonomy” when deciding which local children (on the basis of their diagnosis or disability) it will or will not include?
A question posed by @NeilKenny0 of @DCU_IoE in @irishexaminer
Read: launch.dcu.ie/4p6VLBy
Neil Kenny retweeted
#Opinion: Stigma still acts as a barrier to progress for autistic people in higher education.
A new study found that many autistic students still don’t feel like they belong when they start college, writes Dr Neil Kenny @NeilKenny0.
Read in @thejournal_ie: launch.dcu.ie/4fZSQHw
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Neil Kenny retweeted
Delighted to see this article published in @nasen_org @JORSEN_Research
It was a pleasure co-authoring this with @NeilKenny0
& @KatieG237
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/shar…
@StMarys_Belfast @Anorthosis87 @autismcentre @DonnaHazzardNI @Ed_Authority @gdmorewood @ElaineMcgreevy @NoelPurdy
Such a proud day watching @FinbarHorgan graduate as Dr Horgan. Congratulations 🎊
A wonderful experience to share with @paulakenfly at the Helix @DCU
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Neil Kenny retweeted
@NeilKenny0 lovely to see this piece published.
This study explores teachers' perspectives on the role of early intervention classes for autistic pupils in Irish primary schools.
Read the full article:
best-practice.middletownauti…
Neil Kenny retweeted
We are very excited about the launch of the DCU Centre for Inclusive Pedagogy which includes a keynote by the eminent Prof Mel Ainscow.
Please join us! Further details 👇🏻 and register here: tinyurl.com/ycy6d85n
Neil Kenny retweeted
So, my PhD by publication has just been approved by @LSBU. “Autistic doctors: leveraging insider perspectives to improve healthcare for autistic people”.
I should be ecstatic. I’m not. Why not?? 🧵👇🏻
A proud day!! Congratulations @FinbarHorgan on submitting your final hardbound PhD.
"Voices of Inclusion"
A serious piece of work and a fabulous achievement! Congratulations also to my wonderful co-supervisor @paulakenfly
@dcu_incl_spe @DCU_IoE @AsIAmIreland
Neil Kenny retweeted
It was such a pleasure to examine this thesis @dcu_incl_spe yesterday and to work with such great colleagues. Congratulations to Rachel!
Neil Kenny retweeted
Congratulations to Rachel Ryan on her successful defence of her doctoral thesis and to her two supervisors, Eamonn McCauley and @NeilKenny0. Thanks also to wonderful examiners, @janemurnaghan and @NoelPurdy. A great first experience of chairing a viva. @DCU_IoE @dcu_incl_spe
ALT 5 people standing at white wall, facing camera and smiling. Left to right: Prof Noel Purdy Dr Eamonn McCauley Rachel Ryan Dr Jane O'Kelly Dr Neil Kenny
So happy yo see @MaggieMGreen graduating with her doctorate this evening. Well done to all EdD graduates and @fiona_king_ for so expertly piloting the programme.
Congratulations Maggie on all you have achieved. It was lovely to share the moment alongside @AnneMarieKavan6
Neil Kenny retweeted
Huge congratulations to Dr Maggie Green and Dr Elizabeth Flanagan on your graduation from the EdD today, we are so proud of you 🎊🎉🎊
@MaggieMGreen @Elizabe69828978
@DCU @DCU_IoE @DCU_IoE_PGSR @NeilKenny0 @JoeTraversDCU @LauraPGormley @AnneMarieKavan6
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Massive congratulations to all MEdA graduates at @DCU ceremony this evening.
It was a pleasure working with you all and well done on all yoi have achieved!
@dcu_incl_spe @DCU_IoE
Congratulations @MaggieMGreen on your graduation. It's been an honour to supervise and work with you (alongside @AnneMarieKavan6 !)
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Neil Kenny retweeted
And tks to the wonderful panel this week, who gave their perspectives on inclusion/exclusion
@NeilKenny0
@CartyAudrey
@annmhiggins
and Dave
Special tks to BEd4 student, Sarah who shared her experiences
#EDP1115
#ED4013
ALT Photo taken in a tiered lecture hall from a distance. Five panellists, one speaking at lectern, two sitting to the right and two to the left facing the students. Backs of heads of some students visible.
Neil Kenny retweeted
Grateful to have worked on this with you @lexicarey and @kathryn_omahony
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We are pleased to announce the publication of this Scoping Document on the Inclusion of Disabled Children and Young People in Participation in Decision-Making.
The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY), Hub na nÓg and the National Disability Authority (NDA) formed a partnership to produce resources for policy-makers and those who facilitate the participation of disabled children and young people in decision-making, with a particular focus on those who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). The views of children and disabled persons organisations were included in the creation of this scoping document via consultations with children and the input of a Disability Working Group.
The aim of this scoping document is to provide advice on approaching participative processes and initiatives. The scoping document has been prepared by researchers from the School of Inclusive and Special Education, Institute of Education, Dublin City University.
This document is informed by the Literature Review on the Inclusion of Disabled Children and Young People in Participation in Decision-Making published earlier this year and will provide the basis of the development of further resources by Hub na nÓg.
The Scoping Document is available to read in our Library here: hubnanog.ie/scoping-document…
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