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Biography
Laura holds a Chair in Autism Studies within the School of Education, where she is Director of the Autism Centre for Education and Research (ACER). Previously, Laura worked at University College London (based within the Centre for Research in Autism and Education, CRAE), where she held the role of Professor of Autism Research and Education.
Research interests
The goal of Laura's work is to conduct research on topics that matter to autistic people and their allies, through working in collaboration with them. In this regard, Laura's research interests are wide-ranging and she has published extensively in the fields of education, healthcare and criminal justice.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Philosophy, PhD in Psychology, Awarded with no corrections, University of London
2006 → 2009
Award Date: 28 Feb 2010
Master of Science, MSc in Research Methods in Psychology, Pass with Distinction, University of London
2005 → 2006
Award Date: 1 Nov 2006
Bachelor of Science, BSc (Hons) Psychology, First class, University of London
2002 → 2005
Award Date: 1 Aug 2005
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Preschool and Primary School Teachers’ Understanding and Awareness of Identifying and Supporting Children with Special Educational Needs in Singapore
Chan, M. Y., Han, E. & Crane, L., 7 Jan 2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: International Journal of Disability, Development and Education.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Autism Transition to Adulthood Groups (ATAG): protocol for a feasibility RCT of a new peer-group intervention to promote successful transition to adulthood for autistic young people
Cooper, K., Burnley, A., Allain, L., Beresford, B., Crane, L., Morales, M. V., Portway, L., Redmayne, B., Russell, A. & Mandy, W., 19 Nov 2024, In: BMJ open. 14, 11, 9 p., e089802.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Autistic identity: A systematic review of quantitative research
Davies, J., Cooper, K., Killick, E., Sam, E., Healy, M., Thompson, G., Mandy, W., Redmayne, B. & Crane, L., 17 May 2024, In: Autism Research. 17, 5, p. 874-897 24 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Developments and future directions in neurodevelopmental research: A commentary on ‘camouflaging in neurodivergent and neurotypical girls at the transition to adolescence and its relationship to mental health: A participatory methods research study’
Crane, L., 27 Nov 2024, (E-pub ahead of print) In: JCPP Advances. e12289.Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate
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Evaluating the impact of an online autism training on changing employers’ autism knowledge and commitment to inclusion in the workplace
Ashworth, M., Heasman, B., Crane, L. & Remington, A., 26 Apr 2024, In: Neurodiversity. 2, p. 1-14 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Invited talk at the Centre for Developmental Science Education Stakeholder Event
Crane, L. (Invited speaker)
22 Nov 2024Activity: Academic and Industrial events › Guest lecture or Invited talk
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Keynote talk at the Study Weekend for the MA Inclusion
Crane, L. (Keynote speaker)
16 Nov 2024Activity: Academic and Industrial events › Guest lecture or Invited talk
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Invited talk for the PDA Society's Research Network Meeting
Crane, L. (Invited speaker)
14 Nov 2024Activity: Academic and Industrial events › Guest lecture or Invited talk
Press/Media
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Education, Health and Care plans: why the policy needs to translate into practice
Crane, L. & Al-Jayoosi, H.
12/06/24
1 Media contribution
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Why autism and ADHD self-diagnosis may be inaccurate
24/04/24
1 Media contribution
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Record investment has been announced for SEND...but is it really enough?
2/04/24
1 Media contribution
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Autism assessments: Quarter of families wait at least four years, survey shows
14/03/24
1 Media contribution
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