Ms Nicola Ryan
Research project: Working title - How do we prepare our teachers and nurses to work with those who have autism and comorbidities
Abstract
I am in the first year of my PhD
- Research degree: PhD
- Title of project: Working title - How do we prepare our teachers and nurses to work with those who have autism and comorbidities
- Research supervisor: Professor Ann Ooms
- Other research supervisor: Dr Paty Paliokosta
Biography
Professional background- Currently a senior Lecturer in Mental Health Nursing , specialising in child and adolescent mental health, Autism and ADHD as well as psychological therapies CBT. I have been teaching for 5.5 years at Kingston University and continue to do some independent clinical work. I worked in NHS Child and Adolescent Mental Health services for 12 years.
Research experience- apart from studying to Masters level i have been involved in a few pieces of research within the school of Nursing. I recently co-wrote a book chapter for an international open book resource for initial teacher training focusing on anti-bias education which is part of a three phase project and will be published in 2024.
Areas of research interest
- Neurodevelopmental Conditions
- Nurse and Teacher Education
- Child and adolescent mental health
Qualifications
- BSc Psychology
- MSc Mental Health with Learning Disabilities
- DipHE Nursing
- Post Graduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Fellow of Higher Education Academy FHEA