RESEARCH COLLECTION

Research connecting science and education.

A collection of works by Dr. Thiago Maciel Ferreira. Stated focus: teaching and learning for neurodivergent students—including autism and high abilities/giftedness—, inclusive education, research methodology, and academic writing.

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Dr. Thiago Maciel Ferreira

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Citations
53
h-index
5
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1

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RESEARCH THEMES

Research and communication areas

Topics stated by the author to guide readers through this collection.

01Inclusive and neurodivergent learning
02Research methodology
03Academic writing
RESEARCH AGENDA · IN DEVELOPMENT

A question to guide future studies

Which features of instructional design and pedagogical mediation help neurodivergent students access, participate, and learn in higher education—and how does this vary across groups, contexts, and supports?

A working question, not a validated theory or an established finding.

  1. 01

    Map barriers with students and educators.

  2. 02

    Co-design options for access, participation, and expression.

  3. 03

    Observe participation and outcomes defined before analysis.

  4. 04

    Review strategies with participants.

PUBLICATIONS AND THESIS

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Book01

New Method: How to Build a High-Impact Scientific Article

Title in the source edition: Novo Método: Como Construir Um Artigo Científico De Alto Impacto

A two-part teaching manual: foundations of scientific writing and a guided example of article construction, with exercises, checklists, and revision stages. This is an editorial summary, not the official abstract.

2026 · LAPETI — Liga Acadêmica de Pesquisa, Extensão e Inovação

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Book02

Neurodiversity: The Power of Extraordinary Minds That Move the World

Title in the source edition: Neurodiversidade: O Poder das Mentes Extraordinárias que Impulsionam o Mundo

A practical guide for neurodivergent young people and for families, teachers, and mentors. It discusses personalized study, routines, self-regulation, autonomy, and assistive technology. Editorial summary; not the official abstract.

2025 · LAPETI — Liga Acadêmica de Pesquisa, Extensão e Inovação

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Book03

The Power of Self-Regulation: Your Scientific Guide to a Balanced Mind

Title in the source edition: O PODER DA AUTORREGULAÇÃO: Seu Guia Científico para uma Mente Equilibrada

A prescriptive guide to recognizing signals, mapping triggers, and adjusting environments, routines, sleep, screen use, study, and relationships to support self-regulation. Editorial summary; not a clinical protocol or original research.

2026 · LAPETI — Liga Acadêmica de Pesquisa, Extensão e Inovação

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Book04

When Sound Hurts and Music Embraces: A New Approach to Sound Sensitivity and Self-Regulation in Autism

Title in the source edition: Quando o Som Dói e a Música Acolhe — Uma Nova Abordagem para a Sensibilidade Sonora e Autorregulação no Autismo

A public-facing book on sound overload, communicating needs, self-selected music, and adjustments at home, school, and work. This editorial summary is based on supplied material and is not the official abstract.

2026 · Edição do Autor; registro de repositório Zenodo

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Doctoral thesis05

The Application of Active Methodologies in Higher Education and Their Influence on Teaching

Title in the source edition: A APLICAÇÃO DAS METODOLOGIAS ATIVAS NA EDUCAÇÃO SUPERIOR E A SUA INFLUÊNCIA NO ENSINO

The supplied document identifies this work as a 2022 doctoral thesis in Educational Sciences submitted to Universidad Autónoma de Asunción. This page records the work; it does not classify it as a journal article.

2022 · Universidad Autónoma de Asunción (UAA), Doutorado em Ciências da Educação

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Journal article06

Active Methodologies in Communication with a Deaf Student: An Evaluation of an Action-Research Experience

Title in the source edition: As Metodologias Ativas na comunicação com aluno surdo: avaliação de uma Experiência de Investigação-Ação

An article about a qualitative action-research experience with one deaf higher-education student, using video, captions, Libras, avatars, and adapted assessment. Editorial summary; see the publisher page for the journal abstract.

2021 · Revista Internacional de Investigación en Ciencias Sociales, 17(1), 24–51

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Journal article07

Innovative Assessment Methods: The Role of Augmented Reality in the Educational Process

Title in the source edition: Métodos de evaluación innovadores: el papel de la realidad aumentada en el proceso educativo

A Spanish-language article on an augmented-reality assessment proposal in Civil Engineering, Law, and Business Management courses. The author reports percentage gains; this summary does not treat them as causal evidence.

2024 · Revista Internacional de Investigación en Ciencias Sociales, 20(2), 259–278

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Journal article08

New Methods for a New Education

Title in the source edition: Novos Métodos Para Uma Nova Educação

An article discussing planned use of smartphones, apps, and other technologies in teaching and assessment, combining literature discussion, a teaching proposal, and a practice report. Editorial summary, not the official abstract.

2019 · Revista Internacional de Investigación en Ciencias Sociales, 15(1), 83–102

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