Chapter 4: Analysis
5.8 Researcher’s Reflections of the Research Journey
5.8.5 Final reflections and conclusions
opportunities for children with ASD to engage with mindfulness-based approaches. The themes that emerged from the data analysis appear to indicate that mindfulness-based approaches may be useful in promoting the psychological well-being of children with
ASD. Themes presented by the children’s stories included enjoyment of mindfulness, engagement with the practical and concrete teaching of the intervention, positive changes to their experiences of having autism and worries, feelings of empowerment and resiliency, enjoyment of new experiences and developing abilities in noticing and accepting change. The fact that the prevalence of mental health issues in children and young people appears to be increasing places a moral imperative on EPs to offer support for the psychological well-being of pupils in schools. The research highlights the broad role that can be undertaken by the EP in such interventions, for example through the training of school staff, research and evaluation of interventions, systemic projects, collaborative work and direct programme delivery with individuals and groups.
Furthermore, the research adds to the growing body of IPA research from the educational psychology profession and research focused on listening to children.
Ultimately, psychology should be about helping people with the way they think and feel about themselves and about the world around them. This research has made a positive contribution to the lives of the children who took part and has highlighted the potential for mindfulness-based interventions in promoting the well-being of many other children and young people with ASD.
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