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Email

matthew.harrison@unimelb.edu.au

Credentials


Position
Associate Professor in Learning Intervention
Faculty of Education
Education
PhD
University of Melbourne
Masters
The University of Birmingham
ORCID

0000-0002-6561-2935

A/Prof Matthew Harrison

Associate Professor in Learning Intervention
Faculty of Education

53 Scholarly works
10 Projects

HIGHLIGHTS

  • 2026

    Journal article

    Towards Aligned, Responsive, and Rigorous Appraisal of Neurodiversity Affirming Mental Health Research: The Neurodiversity Appraisal Tool (NeuDAT)
    DOI: 10.1177/27546330261464728
  • 2026

    Journal article

    Navigating Uncertainty: Early Childhood Educators’ Interpretations of Echolalia in Practice
    DOI: 10.1007/s13158-026-00527-8
  • 2026

    Journal article

    Neurodiversity‑affirming models of mental health promotion are (over)due
    DOI: 10.1080/00050067.2026.2696311
  • 2026

    Research grants (other domestic)

    Evaluating Inclusive Learning Through a School Pump Track
  • 2025

    Conference Proceedings

    “Being always visible means I’m never comfortable”: An exploratory analysis of neurodivergent experiences of spaces and how they are utilised in a large Australian university
    DOI: 10.26188/30194923
  • 2025

    Research contracts (non-grants)

    Supporting Students at Risk of School Avoidance and Non-Attendance: An Implementation Trial of Pathways2Participation for South Australian Independent Schools
  • 2021

    Research Contracts

    Outcomes Associated With ‘Inclusive’, ‘Segregated’ and 'Integrated’ Settings
Matthew Harrison

Latest Honours,
Awards and Fellowships


2023
GEM Scott Teaching Fellowship (The University of Melbourne)
2023
ISTE Making IT Happen Award for 2023 International Society for Technology in Education
2020
Dyason Fellowship (The University of Melbourne)
2019
MGSE Travelling Scholarship

RECENT SCHOLARLY WORKS

  • 2026

    Presentation

    Balancing structured instruction with creative freedom: Navigating the path to effective and joyful learning
  • 2026

    Journal article

    Balancing Structured Instruction with Creative Freedom: Navigating the Path to Effective and Joyful Learning
  • 2025

    Conference Proceedings

    "BEING ALWAYS VISIBLE MEANS I'M NEVER COMFORTABLE" Appendix A: Physical barriers coding scheme
    DOI: 10.17613/kpcx4-28g83
  • 2025

    Report

    Submission to the House Standing Committee on Health, Aged Care and Disability inquiry into the Thriving Kids initiative
    DOI: 10.17613/m12g9-m5y66
  • 2025

    Journal article

    From principle to practice: Creating neurodiversity-affirming learning environments for students with echolalia
    DOI: 10.1016/j.reia.2025.202628
  • 2025

    Report

    Towards developing innovative evaluation approaches to measure the public health impact of social enterprises: With a focus on impact for people with disability
    DOI: 10.17613/4g1qa-q4z07

RECENT PROJECTS

  • 2026

    Research grants (ARC, NHMRC, MRFF)

    Press B to Belong: Implementing a School-Embedded Game-Based Intervention to Support Social Development of Autistic Students
  • 2025

    Research grants (other domestic)

    Inclusive Learning Environments in Universities: Survey Pilot Study

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