Anna Remington
Biographic Data
| ID | 5490743 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Anna Remington |
| GIVEN NAMES | Anna |
| FAMILY NAME | Remington |
| SIGNATURE | REMINGTON A |
| AFFILIATIONS | University College London |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-4299-8887 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 8 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 2 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 8 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2011 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Superior perceptual capacity is specific to autistic cognition
OBJECTIVES: To systematically measure perceptual capacity for autistic, ADHD, autistic people with ADHD (AuDHD), and neurotypical adult populations, and to examine whether increased perceptual capacity represents a specific feature of autism or extends to other neurodivergent groups. METHODS: UK-based adults (n = 270: 69 autistic, 66 ADHD, 65 AuDHD, and 70 neurotypical), aged 18 to 40 years of age, took part in an online, computer-based perceptua…
Special school staff perspectives on how careers guidance is provided to their autistic young people
Careers guidance has long been positioned as a tool to improve young people's transition from education to employment. In addition, schools and colleges in England have a statutory requirement to provide careers guidance to their students. Yet limited research has investigated how careers guidance is provided in special schools for autistic pupils. We investigated this topic by eliciting the views and experiences of special school staff responsib…
‘I can’t say that anything has changed’
Introduction In 2014, changes to special educational needs and disability (SEND) legislation were introduced in England and Wales. These reforms aimed for young people and their families to receive the help and support they need, have a say regarding their support needs, and achieve better outcomes. Methods We examine the views of parents of autistic young people (16–25 years) regarding the impact of the reforms, several years after their introdu…
Autistic young people’s experiences of transitioning to adulthood following the Children and Families Act 2014
Changes to special educational needs and disability (SEND) legislation in England were implemented in 2014. Here, we evaluate the impact of these changes from the perspective of 80 autistic young people aged 16–25 years. Using an online survey and/or interviews, we examined young people’s views on three key principles of the SEND reforms: the help and support provided to them; whether they were given a say in the choices and support that they wer…
Our normal is different’
This article reports the findings of a small-scale qualitative study exploring the experiences of autistic adults who have had experience of the family justice system. While participants related some positive elements to their experiences, in particular with regard to the willingness of professionals to try to learn more about their clients’ needs, the overall picture showed significant concerns. The reports given showed significant misunderstand…
Legal professionals’ knowledge and experience of autistic adults in the family justice system
Access to justice is a key theme in the family justice system, especially for those with particular vulnerabilities. Autism, a development condition characterised by difficulties in social communication and interaction, and the presence of rigid, repetitive behaviours, presents particular challenges in this area. This paper reports the findings of a mixed-methods study with legal professionals working in the family justice system, asking about th…
Tiny tastes. A home based intervention promoting acceptance of disliked vegetables
Tiny tastes
Our normal is different’
This article reports the findings of a small-scale qualitative study exploring the experiences of autistic adults who have had experience of the family justice system. While participants related some positive elements to their experiences, in particular with regard to the willingness of professionals to try to learn more about their clients’ needs, the overall picture showed significant concerns. The reports given showed significant misunderstand…
Legal professionals’ knowledge and experience of autistic adults in the family justice system
Access to justice is a key theme in the family justice system, especially for those with particular vulnerabilities. Autism, a development condition characterised by difficulties in social communication and interaction, and the presence of rigid, repetitive behaviours, presents particular challenges in this area. This paper reports the findings of a mixed-methods study with legal professionals working in the family justice system, asking about th…
Tiny tastes. A home based intervention promoting acceptance of disliked vegetables
Tiny tastes
Legal professionals’ knowledge and experience of autistic adults in the family justice system
Access to justice is a key theme in the family justice system, especially for those with particular vulnerabilities. Autism, a development condition characterised by difficulties in social communication and interaction, and the presence of rigid, repetitive behaviours, presents particular challenges in this area. This paper reports the findings of a mixed-methods study with legal professionals working in the family justice system, asking about th…
Our normal is different’
This article reports the findings of a small-scale qualitative study exploring the experiences of autistic adults who have had experience of the family justice system. While participants related some positive elements to their experiences, in particular with regard to the willingness of professionals to try to learn more about their clients’ needs, the overall picture showed significant concerns. The reports given showed significant misunderstand…
Autistic young people’s experiences of transitioning to adulthood following the Children and Families Act 2014
Changes to special educational needs and disability (SEND) legislation in England were implemented in 2014. Here, we evaluate the impact of these changes from the perspective of 80 autistic young people aged 16–25 years. Using an online survey and/or interviews, we examined young people’s views on three key principles of the SEND reforms: the help and support provided to them; whether they were given a say in the choices and support that they wer…
‘I can’t say that anything has changed’
Introduction In 2014, changes to special educational needs and disability (SEND) legislation were introduced in England and Wales. These reforms aimed for young people and their families to receive the help and support they need, have a say regarding their support needs, and achieve better outcomes. Methods We examine the views of parents of autistic young people (16–25 years) regarding the impact of the reforms, several years after their introdu…
Special school staff perspectives on how careers guidance is provided to their autistic young people
Careers guidance has long been positioned as a tool to improve young people's transition from education to employment. In addition, schools and colleges in England have a statutory requirement to provide careers guidance to their students. Yet limited research has investigated how careers guidance is provided in special schools for autistic pupils. We investigated this topic by eliciting the views and experiences of special school staff responsib…
Superior perceptual capacity is specific to autistic cognition
OBJECTIVES: To systematically measure perceptual capacity for autistic, ADHD, autistic people with ADHD (AuDHD), and neurotypical adult populations, and to examine whether increased perceptual capacity represents a specific feature of autism or extends to other neurodivergent groups. METHODS: UK-based adults (n = 270: 69 autistic, 66 ADHD, 65 AuDHD, and 70 neurotypical), aged 18 to 40 years of age, took part in an online, computer-based perceptua…
Psychology (7 works) · Autism Spectrum Disorder Research (6 works) · Developmental psychology (6 works) · Family and Disability Support Research (5 works) · Autism (4 works) · Political science (4 works) · Social Psychology (4 works) · Disability Rights and Representation (3 works) · Economic Justice (2 works) · Law (2 works)