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Biographical details
Alanna began studying at King’s College London (KCL) in October 2023. To date, Alanna’s research has focused on autism, including topics such as women’s health, autism diagnostic technology, and public attitudes towards the condition. Her current research project is Understanding Diverse Life Outcomes in Autism: How Autistic People Leverage Psychological Strengths. This is an interdisciplinary, mixed-methods project involving in-depth interviews, online surveys, and cognitive testing.
Alanna graduated from the University of Bath with a first-class BSc (Hons) in Psychology before completing her MSc with Distinction in Health Psychology at University College London (UCL). During her time at university, Alanna has gained industry and research experience from the universities of Bath, Cambridge, UCL, and Goldsmiths.
Alanna is a KCL-funded Student Demonstrator supervised by Prof. Hoekstra and Dr Lucy Livingston.
Research interests
- Autism
- Cognitive Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Health Psychology
- Neurodiversity
- Qualitative and Quantitative Research
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
Psychology, Bachelor of Science, Psychology (with placement), University of Bath
Sept 2018 → Jul 2022
Award Date: 22 Jul 2022
Health Psychology, Master in Science, Health Psychology, UCL University College London
Sept 2022 → Sept 2023
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App Characteristics and Accuracy Metrics of Available Digital Biomarkers for Autism: Scoping Review
Ponzo, S., May, M., Tamayo Elizalde, M., Bailey, K., Shand, A., Bamford, R., Multimeier, J., Griessel, I., Szulyovszky, B., Blakey, W., Valentine, S. & Plans, D., 17 Nov 2023, In: JMIR mHealth and uHealth. 11, 1, p. e52377 e52377.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Greater autism knowledge and contact with autistic people are independently associated with favourable attitudes towards autistic people
Shand, A. J., Close, S. A. D. & Shah, P., 23 Sept 2020, In: Experimental Results. 1, E46Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access4 Citations (Scopus) -
Community involvement in PhD students' autism research projects: Challenges and opportunities
Genovesi, E., Grant, S., Kifle, T. H., Li, J., Shand, A. J. & Hoekstra, R. A., Jan 2025, In: Autism. 29, 1, p. 3-7 5 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial › peer-review