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Personal profile
Personal Statement
I am currently a Teaching Fellow for the Masters in Autism Programme and Course Leader for the full time MSc and part time MEd in Autism Studies Courses. I am the module leader for the core Theory and Practice 1-3 modules, the Independent Study Module and provide individual supervision to students carrying out their Masters Research dissertations. I also supervise undergraduate students completing their dissertations for Primary Education Degree course.
I support the part time MEd in Autism Studies students with the Research Methodology and Reasoning module.
I have over 25 years’ experience working with people with Autism in a variety of settings, such as social care, criminal justice and education. Prior to joining the University, I held Senior Management positions and for 20 years, have been responsible for the service development, design and delivery of a wide range of services for people with Autism of all ages. My specialist areas of interest are Autism and co-occurring conditions, especially Learning Disabilities, Epilepsy and Mental Health. I have contributed to Government Policy and Good Practice Guidelines for people with Autism, learning disabilities and Mental Health issues.
I am currently undertaking my PhD focusing on the educational experiences of Autistic pupils with co-occurring Epilepsy and Learning Disabilities
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Master of Arts, University of Huddersfield
1 Sep 1998 → 30 Jun 2000
Award Date: 31 Jul 2000
University of Huddersfield
1 Sep 1996 → 30 Jun 1998
Award Date: 1 Sep 1998
Bachelor of Arts, University of Strathclyde, Scotland
1 Sep 1989 → 31 May 1993
Award Date: 5 Jul 1993
Doctor of Education, University Of Strathclyde
1 Mar 2020 → …
Keywords
- Autism
- Epilepsy
- Co-occurring Conditions
Activities
- 2 Organiser of major conference
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Autism Impact through Diversity: 21st Anniversary Conference
Anna Robinson (Organiser), Aline-Wendy Dunlop (Organiser), Gillian McConnell (Member of programme committee), Charlene Tait (Invited speaker) & Matt Frost (Keynote/plenary speaker)
21 Nov 2020Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organiser of major conference
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Initial Teacher Education: Autism Immersion
Anna Robinson (Organiser), Catherine Whitley (Chair) & Gillian McConnell (Organiser)
17 Feb 2020 → 19 Feb 2020Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organiser of major conference