Ms Leah Derham-Boyce

I gained a BSc in Neuropsychology (2013) and an MSc by Research in Psychology (2016) at the University of Central Lancashire with a thesis entitled “Autistic Men in the Workplace: An Interpretative Phenomenological Study”, and a PGCert in Autism and Asperger Syndrome (2018) from Sheffield Hallam University. I am now studying for a doctorate in Management at the University of Sheffield, researching autistic workers’ support needs and reasonable adjustments.

I have experience of research in various fields, including Higher Education, Continuous Professional Development, Health and Wellbeing, but most has been in Psychology and Management. I have conducted observations, interviews, focus groups and questionnaires. I have worked on SUMS’ submissions for the REF 2020, and I have secured the Gold Green Impact award for my institution in 2015.

I am also open to collaborative research on areas related to neurodiversity, autistic people going into higher education and employment, mental health, co-occuring conditions and disorders, and autism theory.

My teaching experience is extensive. I have taught and tutored in EFL roles for many years, both privately and in University, I have taught, assisted in teaching and offered marking services in Universities since 2015, most recently in SUMS and Psychology as a Junior Lecturer. Currently, I am working towards Associate Fellowship to the HEA.