Articles
Ferreira, G., Getten, J., & Pesonen, H. (2024). Strength-based approaches in autism language and communications research: Where are we? Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40489-024-00455-0
Honkasilta, J., Pihlaja, P. & Pesonen, H. (2024). The state of inclusion in the state of inclusion? Inclusion as principled practice in Finnish basic education. In H. Katsui & M. Laitinen (Eds.). Disability in the happiest country in the world. London: Routledge.
Pesonen, H., Kärnä, E., Pirttimaa, R., & Kontu, E. (2024). Vaativa monilainen tuki ja erityishuolto [demanding interprofessional support and special care]. In Jahnukainen, M. et al. Lasten erityishuolto ja opetus Suomessa [Children’s special care and teaching in Finland]. Helsinki: Finnish educational research association.
Rytivaara, A., Ahtiainen, R., Palmu, I., Pesonen, H., & Malinen, O-P. (2024). Learning to co-teach: a systematic review. Education Sciences, 14, 113. https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci14010113
Pesonen, H., Äikäs, A., Heiskanen, N., & Kärnä, E. (2023). Why we need a concept to describe collaborative support instead of labelling children as demanding: perspectives from Finland. Disability & Society. https://doi.org/10.1080/09687599.2023.2295801
Pesonen, H., Äikäs, A., Viljamaa, E., Heiskanen, N., Syrjämäki, M., & Kärnä, E. (2023). Professionals’ stories on supporting belonging for autistic children in Finnish early childhood education and care. Contemporary Issues in Early Childhood.
Pesonen, H., Nieminen, J. H., & Itkonen, T. (2023). Universal Design for Learning korkeakoulutuksessa [Universal design for learning in higher education]. In Malinen O-P., Palmu, I., & Kontu, E. Oppimisen tuen matkalla.
Syrjämäki, M., Reunamo, J., Pesonen, H., Pirttimaa, R., & Kontu, E. (2023). The involvement of autistic children in early childhood education. European Journal of Special Needs Education. https://doi.org/10.1080/08856257.2023.2179310
Peltomäki, S., Rautiainen, V., Pesonen, H., Kajamaa, A., & Kontu, E. (2023). Käännekohtia koulussa: Opetushenkilökunnan yhteenkuuluvuuden tunteen rakentuminen. [Turning points in school: formation of teaching staff’s sense of belonging]. NMI-bulletin, 1/2023.
Äikäs, A., Pesonen, H., Heiskanen, N., Syrjämäki, M., Aavikko, L., & Viljamaa, E. (2022). Approaches to collaboration and support in early childhood education and care in Finland: Professionals’ narratives. European Journal of Special Needs Education. https://doi.org/10.1080/08856257.2022.2127081
Nieminen, J. H., & Pesonen, H. V. (2022). Anti-ableist pedagogies in higher education: A systems approach. Journal of University Teaching & Learning Practice, 19(4). https://ro.uow.edu.au/jutlp/vol19/iss4/08
Äikäs, A., & Pesonen, H. (2022). Perusopetuksen vaativa erityinen tuki: käsitteen tarkastelua kasvatustieteellisen design-tutkimuksen avulla [Demanding special support in Finnish basic education: Using educational design research to examine the concept]. NMI-bulletin, 2/2022.
Pesonen, H., Tuononen, T., Lahdelma, M., & Fabri, M. (2022). Autistic students’ graduate capital whilst entering the job market. Journal of Education and Work. https://doi.org/10.1080/13639080.2022.2059455
Saha, M., & Pesonen, H. (2022). ’Too little attention is paid to children who require specialised support.’: In-service and pre-service teachers’ views on policy and practice in early childhood teacher education in Finland. In Finnish Early Childhood Education and Care – From research to policy and practice. London: Springer.
Vainio, I., Hilppö, J., Pesonen, H., & Kontu, E. (2022). Oppilaan, jolla autismikirjon oireyhtymä, vuorovaikutus opettajan ja kasvatuskoiran kanssa [Autistic Pupil’s interaction with teacher and classroom pedagogical dog]. Puhe ja kieli [Speech and Language].
Pesonen, H., Kontu, E., Lahdelma, M., & Fabri, M. (2021). Autismikirjolla olevien yliopisto-opiskelijoiden käsitykset yhteenkuuluvuuden tunteesta yliopisto-opintojen aikana [Conceptions associated with sense of belonging for students with autism whilst at university]. Journal of University Pedagogy, 2.
Pesonen, H., Itkonen, T., Saha, M., & Nordahl-Hansen, A. (2021). Framing Autism in Newspaper Media: An Example from Finland. Advances in Autism. https://doi.org/10.1108/AIA-01-2020-0003
Pesonen, H., Waltz, M., Fabri, M., Syurina, E. Kruckels, S., Algner, M., Monthubert, B., & Lorenz, T. (2021). Stakeholder views on effective employment support strategies for autistic university students and graduates entering the world of work. Advances in Autism. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/AIA-10-2019-0035
Nieminen, J. H., & Pesonen, H. (2021). Politicizing inclusive learning environments: How to foster belonging and challenge ableism? Higher Education Research and Development. https://doi.org/10.1080/07294360.2021.1945547
Pesonen, H., Nieminen, J. H., Vincent, J., Waltz, M., Lahdelma, M., Syurina, E. V., & Fabri, M. (2020). A socio-political approach on autistic students’ sense of belonging in higher education. Teaching in Higher Education. https://doi.org/10.1080/13562517.2020.1852205
Pesonen, H., Waltz, M., Fabri, M., Lahdelma, M., & Syurina, E. V. (2020). Students and graduates with autism: perceptions of support when preparing for transition from university to work. European Journal of Special Needs Education. https://doi.org/10.1080/08856257.2020.1769982
Nieminen, J. H. & Pesonen, H. V. (2020). Taking universal design back to its roots: Perspectives on accessibility and identity in undergraduate mathematics. Education Sciences. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci10010012
Pesonen, H., Rytivaara, A., Palmu, I., & Wallin, A. (2020). Teachers’ stories on sense of belonging in co-teaching relationship. Scandinavian Journal of Educational Research. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/00313831.2019.1705902
Nislin, M., & Pesonen, H. (2019). Associations of self-perceived competence, well-being and sense of belonging among pre- and in-service teachers encountering children with diverse needs. European journal of special needs education.
Vainio, I., Pesonen, H., & Kontu, E. (2018). Eläinavusteinen opetus, autismikirjo ja kommunikaatio [Animal assisted teaching, autism spectrum disorder and communication]. Kuntoutus [Journal of Rehabilitation].
Pesonen, H., Itkonen, T. & Nislin, M. (2017). Autismin mediakäsittely Helsingin Sanomissa [Views on autism in the Helsinki newspaper]. Kasvatus, 48(4), 377–384.
Pesonen, H., Kontu, E., Nislin, M., Brock, P., & Pirttimaa, R. (2017). Evaluation of Classroom Activities with and without a Tablet Computer on Involvement Levels for a Pupil with Significant Support Needs. International Journal of Case Method Research and Application, XXIX(2), 89-101.
Kokko, T., Pesonen, H., Kontu, E. & Pirttimaa, R. (2015) Why study online in upper secondary school? Qualitative analysis of online learning experiences. Human Technology, 11(1), 57-70.
Pesonen, H., Kontu, E., Saarinen, M., & Pirttimaa, R. (2016). Conceptions associated with sense of belonging in different school placements for Finnish pupils with special education needs. European Journal of Special Needs Education, 31 (1), 59-75. doi:10.1080/08856257.2015.1087138.
Pesonen, H., Kontu, E., & Pirttimaa, R. (2015). Sense of belonging and life transitions for two females with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Finland. Journal of International Special Needs Education, 18(2), 73-86. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.9782/2159-4341-18.2.73.
Pesonen, H., Itkonen, T., Jahnukainen, M., Kontu, E., Kokko, T., Ojala, T., & Pirttimaa, R. (2015). The Implementation of New Special Education Legislation in Finland. Educational Policy, 29(1), 162–178. doi: 10.1177/0895904814556754.
Pesonen, H., Pirttimaa, R., Rämä, I., & Kontu, E. (2019). The Transition to Upper Secondary Level After Basic Education for Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Finland. In X. Hu, & E. Kärnä (Eds.), Educating Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder in China and Finland (pp. 207-223). (New Frontiers of Educational Research). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-8203-1_14
Kärnä, E., & Pesonen, H. (2019). Curriculum for Comprehensive School-Aged Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Finland. In X. Hu, & E. Kärnä (Eds.), Educating Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder in China and Finland (pp. 153-170). (New Frontiers of Educational Research). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-8203-1_10
Rämä, I., Pirttimaa, R., Ojala, T., Pesonen, H., & Kontu, E. (2019). Teacher Training for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders in Finland. In X. Hu, & E. Kärnä (Eds.), Educating Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder in China and Finland (pp. 183-195). (New Frontiers of Educational Research). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-8203-1_12
Brown, K., Pesonen, H., & Itkonen, T. (2019). Diagnoses or solutions: different pathways for supporting students with diverse learning needs. In Nick Burnet (Ed.), Solutions Focused Special Education,. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
Pesonen, H., Ojala, T., Itkonen, T. & Kontu, E. (2015). Miten vaativa erityinen tuki toteutuu? [How support for student with significant support needs implemented?]. In: Jahnukainen, M., Kontu, E., Thuneberg, H., & Vainikainen, M-P. (Eds.), Erityisopetuksesta oppimisen ja koulunkäynnin tukeen [From special needs education to support and learning in school]. pp. 163-177. Turku: Suomen kasvatustieteellinen seura.
Pirttimaa, R., Kokko, T., Räty, L., Kontu, E., Pesonen, H., & Ojala, T. (2015). Intensive special educational needs and the development of inclusive practices in Finland. Conference Proceedings: Bisogni educativi speciali e pratiche inclusive. Una prospettiva internazionale. Atti del Convegno. Dovigo, F., Favella, C., Gasparini, F., Pietrocarlo, A., Rocco, V. & Zappella, E. (Eds.), pp., 150-154. Bergamo: University of Bergamo.
Pirttimaa, R., Kontu, E., Pesonen, H., Ojala, T., Kokko, T., & Räty, L. (2014). The intensive special education endorsement research project. IASSID. Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disability, 10(2), 162.
Rämä, I., Pesonen, H., Kontu, E. & Pirttimaa, R. (2014). Autismin kirjoon kohdistunut DSM-uudistus jakaa mielipiteitä. [Renewal of DSM and Autism Spectrum Disorder divides opinions]. Kuntoutus [Journal of Rehabilitation] 3, 24-34.
Text book, professional manual or guide
Pesonen, H., & Nieminen, J. (2021). Huomioi oppimisen esteet. Inklusiivinen opetus korkeakoulutuksessa [Pay attention to barriers in learning: Inclusive teaching in higher education]. PS-Kustannus. Keuruu: Otavan kirjapaino Oy
Lahdelma, M., Pesonen, H., Fabri, M., & Maun, R. (2022). The IMAGE-project: Good practice guide for academics. University of Helsinki. https://guides.imageautism.com/
Lahdelma, M., Pesonen, H., Fabri, M., & Maun, R. (2022). The IMAGE-Project: Hyvien käytäntöjen opas opetus- ja tutkimushenkilöstölle. https://guides.imageautism.com/
Published development and research reports
Kokko, T., Pesonen, H., Polet, J., Kontu, E., Ojala, T., and Pirttimaa, R. (2013). Erityinen tuki perusopetuksen oppilaille, joilla on tuen tarpeen taustalla vakavia psyykkisiä ongelmia, kehitysvamma- tai autismin kirjon diagnoosi. [Special needs support for students with social-emotional conditions, profound or severe disabilities, or autism]. University of Helsinki & University of Jyväskylä.
Kontu, E., Ojala, T. J., Pesonen, H. V., Kokko, T., & Pirttimaa, R. A. (2017). Vaativan erityisen tuen käsite ja tutkimustuloksia (VETURI-hanke 2011–2015). (Vaativa erityinen tuki esi- ja perusopetuksessa. Kehittämisryhmän loppuraportti [Significan support needs project’s research results (VETURI-project 2011-2015). The significant support needs development group’s final report ]. Opetus- ja kulttuuriministeriön julkaisuja 2017:34. Opetus- ja kulttuuriministeriö [The Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture publications 2017: 34].
Kontu, E., Pirttimaa, R., Ojala, T., Kokko, T., Räty, L., Lassinpelto, O-P. & Pesonen, H. (2015). Loppuraportti opetus- ja kulttuuriministeriölle: Vaativan erityisen tuen tutkimus- ja kehittämishanke VETURI vuosina 2012-2015 [Final report to the Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture: VETURI research project between 2012 and 2015]. Helsinki: University of Helsinki.
Kärnä, E., Poikoa, M., Mannerkoski, M., Iisakka, R., Kontu, E., Koski, J., Laamanen, P., Ojala, T., Peltomäki, S., Pesonen, H., Pirttimaa, R. Rautiainen, V., Rönkkö, E., Talja, E., & Äikäs, A. (eds). (2022). Vaativaa tukea tutkimusperustaisesti. TUVET-hankkeesta tukea opettajille ja opettajaksi opiskeleville [Evidence based significant support needs. Support for teachers and future teachers.] Joensuu: Punamusta Oy.
Ojala, T., Räty, L., Kokko, T. Pesonen, H., Polet, J., Kontu, E., Pirttimaa, R. (2015). Erityinen tuki sairaalaopetusyksiköiden, valtion koulukotien sekä kuntayhtymien ja yksityisten omistamien laitos- ja erityiskoulujen opetusryhmissä. VETURI-hankkeen kartoitus II. [Special needs support arrangements for students with significant needs in foster homes, in unit schools and in hospital schools]. University of Helsinki & University of Jyväskylä.
Articles in professional journals
Murto-Heiniö, S., Saha, M., & Pesonen, H. (2021). Yhteenkuuluvuus inklusiivisen varhaiskasvatuksen osana [sense of belonging as part of inclusive early childhood education]. e-Erika, 2, 34-40. https://journals.helsinki.fi/e-erika/issue/view/151/82
Pesonen, H., Itkonen, T., & Nislin, M. (2018). Katsaus suomalaiseen autismiuutisointiin [A view on autism in Finnish media]. Autismi, 27 (01), 10.
Pesonen, H., Itkonen, T., & Nislin, M. (2017). Autismi otsikoissa [Autism in headlines]. Autismi, (3), 13.
Nislin, M., & Pesonen, H. (2017). Erityiskasvatuksen siltoja Helsingistä Hongkongiin [Building special needs education bridges between Helsinki and Hong Kong]. e-Erika, 2, 24.
Pesonen, H. (2016a). Vaativan erityisen tuen oppilaiden kuuluvuuden tunteen tukeminen perusopetuksessa ja sen jälkeen [supporting sense of belonging for students with intensive special education needs in Finnish basic education and in post-school life]. Erityiskasvatus [Special Needs Education magazine], 2, 10-13.
Pesonen, H. (2016b). Kuuluvuuden tunne perusopetuksessa ja sen jälkeen henkilöillä, joilla on vaativan erityisen tuen tarpeita: Tutkimus oppilaiden kuuluvuudesta ja opettajien roolista tukitoimien toteuttajina [Sense of belonging for students with intensive special education needs: An exploration of students' belonging and teachers' role in implementing support]. ADHD, 1, 14-16.
Pesonen, H. (2015a). Marraskuinen tervehdys! [November hello!]. e-Erika, 3, 12.
Pesonen, H. (2015b). Moniammatillisen yhteistyön mahdollisuudet [Possibilities of multidisciplinary collaboration]. eRuskis: Blogit. Helsinki: Oppimis- ja ohjauskeskus Valteri, Ruskis.
Pesonen, H. (2015c). Erityispedagogiikan parhaat palat Minerva-torilla [What happens in special education at Minerva space in the Faculty of Educational Sciences]. e-Erika, 2, 31.
Pesonen, H. (2015d). Perusopetuksen vaativa erityinen tuki suurennuslasin alla VETURI-hankkeessa [Significant support needs under examination in VETURI research project]. Autismi 1/2015, 16.
Pesonen, H. (2014). Historian havinaa erityispedagogiikan kevätseminaarissa [A historical view on special pedagogy in the spring seminar]. e-Erika, 2, 23.
Kokko, T., & Pesonen, H. (2013). Pääkirjoitus [Editorial]. e-Erika, 3, 3-4.
Kontu, E., Pirttimaa, R., & Pesonen, H. (2013a). Veturi etenee [VETURI-project is moving forward]. Ruskiss 1/2013.
Pesonen, H. (2013b). Matkakertomus Cricket Green School & University of London [Travel story: Cricket Green School & University of London]. e-Erika, 1, 8-11.
THESES
Pesonen, H. (2016). Sense of belonging for students with intensive special education needs: An exploration of students' belonging and teachers' role in implementing support. Research report 380. University of Helsinki, Finland.
Pesonen, H. (2010). Case Study: Inclusion of a student with Asperger’s Syndrome in a college setting. Pace University, New York, NY.