Nicola Kinner
Nicola is a research assistant intern at ISEY, having recently completed an MSc in psychology with distinction from the University of East London. Her final research project investigated the effects of predictable teaching mechanisms on children's physiological stress and attention, exploring the powerful, beneficial impact that enhanced predictability in explicit teaching moments can have, specifically for autistic children.
Nicola has experience working in educational environments, supporting children identified as having additional educational needs and disabilities. She is interested in research that explores early educational environments and teaching practices from a neuroscientific perspective to better facilitate both learning and teaching simultaneously, promoting accessibility and inclusivity for all learners.
Nicola’s broader academic interests are centred around atypical developmental trajectories associated with autism and the subsequent cascading effects and phenotypic presentations. She is passionate about translational research in this area, which provides real-world insights to formulate support for autistic individuals in all aspects of their lives.
