Ellie, now graduated, was a PhD student at CRAE, where she examined the prevalence of autistic traits in the performing arts. She investigated autistic traits, and their links to creativity in the performing arts. She identified areas of strength and challenge, and designs interventions to promote inclusion, both in education and employment.
Her research project was in collaboration with The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), and supervised by Anna Remington and Liz Pellicano.
Before that she completed a Master’s degree in Cognitive Neuroscience at UCL. Prior to this, she completed a dual honours degree in Neuroscience and Psychology at Keele University.
Ellie’s research:
This paper aimed to understand how autistic traits may impact student wellbeing and whether these effects are specific to performing …
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