Emma is a Research Associate at the Faculty of Education, working with Dr Will Farr and Professor Jenny Gibson on the ‘Operationalising Neurodiversity in the Classroom’ project. This project aims to make neurodiversity-affirming practice an everyday reality in all schools.
Emma completed her PhD at PEDAL under the supervision of Professor Jenny Gibson. Her PhD focused on autism diagnostic assessments and autistic play from a strengths-based, neurodiversity-informed perspective.
Emma is committed to conducting research that aligns with the goals of autistic people through collaborative, participatory approaches.