My research focuses on autistic young people’s mental health as they transition from primary to secondary school. I am particularly interested in understanding why autistic people are found to be more likely to have anxiety or depression, and whether the experience of transitioning to secondary school might play a role in the development or aggravation of mental ill-health. Understanding this will allow us to identify avenues to support these young people and improve their quality of life.
Primary affiliation | Centre for Applied Behavioural Sciences, Department of Psychology, School of Social Sciences, Heriot-Watt University |
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Research profile | https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9340-712X https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Lorna-Camus https://osf.io/nsjte/ |
Supervisors | Dr Mary Elizabeth Stewart, Heriot-Watt University Professor Gnanathusharan Rajendran, Heriot-Watt University |
Funding | James Watt Scholarship (Heriot-Watt University) |