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 the following areas:

Firstly, investigating the development of emotions such as fear, anxiety and disgust during childhood, and identifying interventions that could be used to prevent maladaptive 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 expressive writing as a brief intervention in reducing anxiety, academic stress, and depression in higher education students. 

Fourth, investigating the benefits of forest schools for primary school aged children. 

Fifth, neurodiversity and masking behaviours in females. 

PSY1110 Psychological Science from Individuals to Society

PSY1115 Changing the World with Psychology

PSY2007 Social, Personality and Developmental Psychology Developmental Psychology Module Leader

PSY3042 Psychology in Education Co-Module Leader

PSY4042 Social, Personality and Developmental Psychology Developmental Psychology Module Leader

PGR Supervision:

Emilie Edwards (PhD)

Shereen Mohamed (PhD)

Tali Sayers (dProf)

Tatiana Sobolewska (PhD)

Maria Chifa (MRes - Completed)

Karen Manville (PhD - Completed)