Katherine Maw

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Biography

Biography

I am a lecturer and PhD researcher studying cognitive strengths and challenges in people with developmental coordination disorder (DCD) and co-occurring neurodevelopmental differences i.e. prosopagnosia, aphantasia, ASD, ADHD and dyslexia. My research informs my teaching and knowledge share/advocacy activities to support people with neurodivergent conditions.

Research Interests

My main research interests are exploring cognitive strengths and challenges in people with developmental coordination disorder (DCD/dyspraxia) and co-occurring conditions such as prosopagnosia, aphantasia, autism, ADHD and dyslexia. 

Teaching

I am an enthusiastic teacher and mentor, and I enjoy supporting students to thrive. I have experience of teaching on the following modules:

PSY1109 Essential Skills in Psychology

EDP1001 Introduction to Educational Psychology

PSY2114 Cognitive and Biological Psychology

PSY2113 Social Psychology

PSY2112 Developmental Psychology

PSY2116 Research Methods and Data Analysis

PSY4313 Research Methods and Data Analysis