A Commentary on Asmuß & Thomsen’s (2024): Relational Perspective of Inclusion

Abstract

The purpose of this commentary piece is to advance the scholarly discourse on Asmuß and Thomsen’s original research on how relational practices in social partnerships could create a workplace inclusion opportunity for people with intellectual disabilities. The main contribution of this study is the shift in focus from an institutional, hierarchical view of inclusion towards a relational approach that focuses on building communicative interactions at the micro level among different stakeholders. This commentary is, therefore, generally enthusiastic; it reflects on the focal article, discuss their broader implications for the field, and suggests complimentary theoretical lens to further strengthening the discourse on fostering inclusive practices in diverse environments.

Keywords

inclusion processual view social exchanges relational perspective intellectual diasbilities

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