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Dr Nichola Booth

Senior Lecturer

School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work (SSESW)

Dr Booth is a lecturer in Behaviour Analysis and autism in the School of Social Sciences, Education, and Social Work.

She is a Board Certified Behavioural Analyst, UKBA (cert) and has worked extensively in applied practice with children, young people, and adults with disabilities, notably those diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), across a variety of settings.

Dr Booth's research areas lie in utilising virtual reality environments for effective training for staff working with autistic individuals as well as in increasing access to environments such as airports for individuals who find these places difficult.

Field
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Areas of Expertise

Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), autism, developmental disorders, inclusive education, disability, values-driven professional training, and parent training.

Media Experience

Dr Booth has extensive experience with print, digital and broadcast media. 

 

Notable coverage

BBC The One Show - 01/08/2023

BBC Online - 24/05/2023

Newsround - 30/05/2023

Belfast Live - 09/05/2023

Associated Research Centres / Projects

TIME Centre

Centre for Behaviour Analysis