This commentary critiques tokenistic approaches to co-production in neurodivergence research, where Neurodivergent voices are included but not meaningfully acted upon. Drawing on lived experience, the author proposes six ethical principles for genuine co-production, emphasising equity, transparency, and inclusive participation, particularly for marginalised groups. To create impactful, just research, the piece calls for shared decision-making, fair compensation, accessible tools, and the recognition of lived experience as expertise.
This commentary critiques tokenistic approaches to co-production in neurodivergence research, where Neurodivergent voices are included but not meaningfully acted upon. Drawing on lived experience, the author proposes six ethical principles for genuine co-production, emphasising equity, transparency, and inclusive participation, particularly for marginalised groups. To create impactful, just research, the piece calls for shared decision-making, fair compensation, accessible tools, and the recognition of lived experience as expertise.
