An Introduction to Research Methods and Ethics in Neurodiversity Studies

In this introductory chapter, the editors present the logic behind this, the first edited volume dedicated to questions of research methodology and ethics within Neurodiversity Studies. The chapter first gives some background to the field, setting it briefly in the context of neurodiversity approaches more broadly, and then presents the logic behind the book. Without seeking a definitive or exhaustive definition of this emergent field, the editors go on to lay out some of the key concepts and tensions within Neurodiversity Studies. The chapter concludes with a summary of the 26 chapters in this collection.