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Gillian Hendry's research investigates the experiences and perceptions of individuals with disabilities, particularly autism and invisible disabilities. Her work has explored how young autistic people and their parents navigate social media, examining perceived benefits and risks. Hendry has also investigated the lived experiences of individuals with invisible disabilities, highlighting challenges such as the need to constantly explain their conditions. Additionally, her research extends to educational contexts, including the experiences of Scottish primary teachers during emergency remote teaching and the specific challenges of teaching sex education to autistic learners.
Further, Hendry has examined parental attitudes towards autism inclusion in mainstream education and the impact on autistic children. Her scholarship also includes comparative studies on attitudes and knowledge towards autism based on adult sibling experiences. Hendry's work also touches upon the psychological wellbeing of hairdressers, focusing on the social and emotional aspects of client relationships. She has authored 55 publications with 228 citations and an h-index of 10.
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- h-index: 10
- Publications: 55
- Citations: 228
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- Editorial (2025) DOI
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