Academic occupational therapist with expertise around research to support people who have additional needs, disabilities and/or chronic conditions. Particular recent interest in neurodivergence, neurodevelopmental differences, Autism, and ADHD across the lifespan. I have a key interest in neuro-affirming practice. My main disciplines include Occupational Therapy, Qualitative and Quantitative Methodologies, Inclusive Education, Complex Interventions Development, Evidence Synthesis and Practice Development. An experienced educator, I have taught undergraduate and post graduate students from health, education and psychology backgrounds. Various experience of research degree supervision, including professional doctorate, and PHD by publication. A co-principal investigator for research grants which address questions related to improving the participation of children and adults with disabilities as well as innovations in methodology development. I am a co-founder of the CIRCLE Collaboration (https://www.thirdspace.scot/circle/) a research initiative which has, over a ten year period, used modern methods of intervention development to define systematic and theory-driven approaches for inclusion and participation of children in schools. CIRCLE represents universal good practice for early years, primary and secondary schools. CIRCLE materials have been adopted by health and educa