Dr Gemma Reynolds

Dr Reynolds' key research interests lie within neurodiversity and atypical childhood development, with a particular focus on associative learning mechanisms. Currently, her research focuses on four main areas: Firstly, (a) investigating the development of emotions such as fear, anxiety and disgust during childhood, (b) exploring mechanisms and mediating factors associated with the development of such emotions, and (c) identifying interventions that could be used to prevent such emotions developing. Secondly, exploring the associative mechanisms and remediation of stimulus over-selectivity; a common characteristic of individuals with autism spectrum disorder, general learning disabilities, acquired neurological damage, and the elderly. Thirdly, exploring the effectiveness of canine assisted interventions in reducing anxiety, stress and depression in higher education students. Fourth, exploring expressive writing as a brief intervention in reducing anxiety, academic stress, and depression in higher education students. 

Programme Leader: MSc Developmental Psychology in Action

PSY1013 Psychology: Practice and Context

PSY2007 Social, Personality and Developmental Psychology Developmental Psychology Module Leader

PSY3042 Psychology in Education Co-Module Leader

PSY3330/PSY3331 Dissertation/Extended Dissertation Module Leader

PSY4042 Social, Personality and Developmental Psychology Developmental Psychology Module Leader

PSY4158 Topics and Applied Issues in Developmental Psychology and Education 

PSY4159 Developmental Disorders and Psychopathology Module Leader

PGR Supervision:

Tali Sayers (dProf)

Tatiana Sobolewska (PhD)

Maria Chifa (MRes - Completed)

Karen Manville (PhD - Completed)