Dr Dawn Wimpory

Lecturer / Practitioner in Clinical Psychology

d.wimpory@bangor.ac.uk

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Dr Dawn Wimpory

Dr Dawn Wimpory holds a Joint Appointment post as Lecturer-Practitioner in Clinical Psychology at the University of Bangor and a Consultant Clinical Psychologist (Lead for ASD) in Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB).

The Social Timing Hypothesis (Wimpory et al., 2002) underpins her approach from a clinical perspective and in terms of research output.听 Social timing represents temporal aspects of the 'dance' of interaction; involving intra- and inter-personal levels of cross-modal expression, processing and comprehension (with simultaneity, sequential and/or bi-directional synchrony). Transactional assimilation of these processes enables us to feel at ease with one another, and social timing difficulties of biological aetiology are hypothesised as primary in autism (Wimpory et al., 2002).

Dr Dawn Wimpory's research relates closely to, and impacts on, clinical practice.听 For example, she has developed an innovative parent-oriented approach to diagnostic interviewing (Detection of Autism by Infant Sociability Interview (DAISI)) and has introduced Musical Interaction Therapy (MIT), a parent-mediated therapy. In this way, MIT is comparable with Pre-school Autism Communication Trial (PACT), though MIT focuses on children with the most severely affected forms of ASD, for whom toys are too distracting from interaction. Instead MIT offers a prolonged and exaggerated form of preverbal interaction without toys, whereby the potential social timing of the parent-child dyad is therapeutically supported by the live accompaniment of a Musical Interaction Therapist. Both and DAISI and MIT reflect Dawn's long held interest in the role of social timing in the development of typically developing children and those with ASD, ranging from genetics to a broader conceptualisation of how social timing may impact on the core difficulties in ASD, including teasing, pretence, empathy, communication etc.

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  • Professional: 鈥� Dyadic Communication Measure for Autism (DCMA) training, for Preschool Autism Communication Trial (PACT) research video analysis
    2017
  • Professional: Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (version 2) training including Toddler Module,
    Pearson Clinical, 2013
  • Professional: Certified Autism Diagnostic Interview 鈥� Revised (ADI-R) training, ADI-R Trainer status awarded in February 2015.
    2007
  • PhD: Social Engagement in Preschool Children with Autism, (Supervisors: Professor Mark Williams, UWB & Professor Peter Hobson, University College London)
    1996
  • Other: A Level Second Language Welsh, grade A
    1991
  • MSc: Clinical Psychology
    University of Exeter, 1988
  • MA: Child Clinical Psychology (specialising in Autism). First Candidate to gain Triple Distinction (dissertation, course & clinical work) Child Development Research Unit
    University of Nottingham, 1985
  • BEd: Psychology and Education, 1st Class Honours
    University of Wales, Cardiff, 1984

Research Supervisor on the following Bangor University under/postgraduate degrees

  • PhD (2020 鈥� 2023) 鈥淭ranslation of empirical findings from the social timing of interactions, to assess and therapeutically address Social Reciprocity Difficulties in Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and to help delineate its diagnostic boundary鈥� Judit Elias-Masiques
  • MscRes (2020-2022) 鈥淚nteroceptive Awareness Opportunities during Outdoor Education: Developing an Adventure Therapy programme for children with a history of complex trauma鈥� Kitty Forster
  • Co-supervised: Masters in Psychology and Music, University of Sheffield. Student: Marie-Clare Howarth (Music Interaction Therapy practitioner/music therapist)
  • MRes (2010-2012 KESS) 鈥淎 Longitudinal 海角天涯of individuals with Autism: from Early Childhood to Adulthood鈥� Abi Methley
  • MRes (2010 鈥� 2013 KESS) 鈥淕ait Analysis in Autism: A Potential Diagnostic Tool鈥� Kitty Forster
  • Doctoral Clinical Psychology programme; Colin Clerkins
  • PhD: A Clock Gene Test for Severe Autism: 鈥淭he role of microRNA Molecules in the Aetiology of Autism / Role of small regulatory microRNAs in the development of Autism (towards a clock gene test for severe autism)鈥� School of Biological Sciences.
  • MPhil (2018): 鈥淪ocial Timing in Preschoolers with Autism Spectrum Disorder鈥� Anne Muth

Teaching contributions have been made periodically to various undergraduate/postgraduate course at Bangor University:听

  • BSc (Psychology, e.g., Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities);
  • BA (Music, re: Music Therapy);
  • MSc: Foundations of Clinical Psychology; Applied Behaviour Analysis; Psychological Research; Theoretical Models, also Clinical Psychology at Exeter University).
  • Doctoral Clinical Psychology programme, related to ASD specifically.

Published materials for professional training

Wimpory, D and Methley, A. (Oct, 2011) 鈥淭herapi Rhwngweithiol gyda Chymorth Cerddoral鈥�.听 Welsh-medium ASD Training DVD, 500 copies.

Methley, A. and Wimpory, D (June, 2011) 鈥淢usic Interaction Therapy for Children with Autism鈥�.听 ASD Training DVD launched at ESRC-funded Workshop on Early Intervention for Young Children with Autism, Bangor University, 500 copies.

Flack R., Harris J., Wimpory, D., Jordan, R.听 (1996) Special Educational Needs of Children with Autism: Communication Module (EDSE 02, Unit 3) edited by Jordan R, University of Birmingham.

Harris, J. & Wimpory, D.C. (1994; 1991) BIMH Workshop Modules 'Get Kids Talking' / 'Cael Plant YnSiarad.' First Draft Publications. Copyrights: BIMH British Institute of Mental Handicap, BILD British Institute of Learning Disability and CanolfanYmchwilCymru.

Harris, J. & Wimpory, D.C. (1992) Theories of Language Development: Autism, Module 2 Unit 2: for Advanced Certificate in Education - Special Educational Needs Autism: Birmingham University..

Wimpory, D. (1985) Enabling Communication in Young Autistic Children. Training Film for teachers (60 mins videotape).听 Copies made available via the European Autistic Society and from The Child Development Research Unit, Nottingham University.

Forster, K., Henderson, B., Yogarajah, P., Gardiner, B., McGinnity, T.M., Nicholas, B., & Wimpory, D.C. (2022).听 Increased temporal variability of gait in ASD: A motion capture and machine learning analysis. IN PREPARATION

Daniel, S., Wimpory, D., Delafield-Butt, J., Malloch, S., Holck, U., Geretsegger, M., Tortora, S., Osborne, N., Schogler, B., Koch, S., Elias-Masiques, J., Howorth, M., Dunbar, P., Swan, K., Rochat, M. J., Scholchtermeier, R., Forster, K., Amos, P. (2022). Rhythmic Relating: Bidirectional Support for Social Timing in Autism Therapies. Frontiers in Developmental Psychology. DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.793258

Wimpory, D & Gwilym, E (2019).听 Music Therapy and Autism Across the Lifespan: A Spectrum of Approaches. In H. Dunn, E. Coombes, E. MacLean, H. Motram & J. Nugent (Eds.), Musical Interaction Therapy (MIT) for Children with Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASCs): Underlying Rationale, Clinical Practice and Research Evidence. Jessica Kingsley Publishers.听

Carrington, S.J., Uljarevic, M, Roberts, A, White, L.J., Morgan, L., Wimpory, D., Ramsden, C. & Leekam, S, R.听 (2016)听Knowledge acquisition and research evidence in autism: Researcher and practitioner perspectives and engagement.听Article reference: RIDD2790.听Online article in听Research in Developmental Disabilities,听pp. 126-134 DOI information: 10.1016/j.ridd.2016.01.011* (Impact Factor 2.7)

Wimpory, D.听 (2015) A Social Timing Based Model Of Autism: Informed By Typical Development, in Allman, M & Vatakis, A (Eds) Time Distortions in Mind: Temporal processing in Clinical Populations, Brill: Leiden, The Netherlands **

Griffith, G., Walker-Jones, E., Fitzpatrick, H., Goodson, L., Pickering, N., Wimpory, D., Cernyw, E. & Hastings, R. (2013) Receiving an assessment and potential diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder. A Thematic Content Analysis of parental experiences. Good Autism Practice, 14(2), October, 59-68 *

Wimpory, D. (2013). Detection of Autism by Infant Sociability Interview (DAISI). In Fred R. Volkmar (Ed.),听Encyclopedia of Autism Spectrum Disorders ISBN:听978-1-4419-1697-6 (Print), 978-1-4419-1698-3 (Online). Springer reference. **

Nicholas B., Owen M.J., Wimpory, D., Caspari ,T (2008) Autism-associated SNPs in the clock genes npas2, per1 and the homeobox gene en2 alter DNA sequences that show characteristics of microRNA genes. Online article on the Nature Precedings website following its Editorial review.听 **

Nicholas B., Rudrasingham V., Nash, S., Kirov G., Owen M.J., Wimpory, D. (2007) Association of Per1 and Npas2 with Autistic Disorder:听 Support for the Clock Genes/Social Timing Hypothesis. Molecular Psychiatry, 12, (6) 581-592 (48 peer-reviewed citations; Impact Factor 13.3)*

Wimpory, D., Hobson, P. R, Nash, S. (2007) What Facilitates Social Engagement in Preschool Children with Autism? Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders.37, (3) 564-573. (17 peer-reviewed citations: Impact Factor 3.5)*

Wimpory, D., Nicholas, B., Nash, S (2002) Social Timing, Clock Genes and Autism: A New Hypothesis, Journal of Intellectual Disability Research.听 46, (4) 352-358 (35 peer-reviewed citations: Impact Factor 2.1)*听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听 听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听

Hyde, C., Wimpory, D. & Nash, S. (2001) Coding of Active Sociability in Preschoolers with Autism (CASPA) in Richer, J. & Coates, S. (Eds), Autism 鈥� The Search for Coherence. Jessica Kingsley Publishers, London.

Wimpory, D., Williams, J.M.G., Nash, S., Hobson, R.P. (2000) Are infants with autism socially engaged? A study of recent retrospective parental reports. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders.30, (6) 525-536. (82 peer-reviewed citations; Impact Factor 3.5)*

Wimpory, D., Nash, S. (1999) Musical interaction play therapy - therapeutic play for children with autism. Child Language Teaching and Therapy.15, 17-28. (9 peer-reviewed citations; Impact Factor 1.1)*

Wimpory, D., Nash, S., Kurian, N. (Eds), (1999). Dyslexia, Autism and Mental Retardation.听 (Book) Kerala, India: Grace Academy Publications.

Wimpory, D., Nash, S. (1999). Musical interaction therapy for children with Autism. In Schaeffer, C. (Ed), Innovative psychotherapy techniques in child and adolescent therapy. 2nd Edition.听 New York: Wiley.

Wimpory, D., Chadwick, P., Nash, S. (1995) Brief Report: Musical interaction therapy for children with autism: An evaluative case study with two year follow-up. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders.听 25, 541-552. (31 peer-reviewed citations; Impact Factor 3.5)*

Harris, J. & Wimpory, D.C. (1993) Interactive approaches to language development. In J. Harris (Ed), 'Innovations in Educating Children with Severe Learning Difficulties'. Lisieux Hall.

Wimpory, D.C.听 (1993) Communication Therapy with Synchronised Music for Children with Autism. The Psychologist (February), 6, 1.**

Wimpory, D.C. (1991) Mental Handicap Nursing: Autism - Breaking through the barriers. 听听听听听听Nursing Times, 87(34): 58-61. *

Wimpory, D.C. & Cochrane, V. (1991) Criteria for evaluative research with special reference to Holding Therapy. Communication, 25, 15-17**

Wimpory, D.C. & Christie, P.听 (1986) Recent Research into the Development of Communicative Competence and its Implications for the Teaching of Autistic Children, Communication, 20 (1) 4-7.**

Wimpory, D.C.(1986) Developing Sociability in Preverbal Children with Learning-Disability (Autism). 听Bulletin of the British Psychological听 Society, 39, 1086, A147-147.

Published materials for professional training

Wimpory, D and Methley, A. (Oct, 2011) 鈥淭herapi Rhwngweithiol gyda Chymorth Cerddoral鈥�.听 Welsh-medium ASD Training DVD, 500 copies.

Methley, A. and Wimpory, D (June, 2011) 鈥淢usic Interaction Therapy for Children with Autism鈥�.听 ASD Training DVD launched at ESRC-funded Workshop on Early Intervention for Young Children with Autism, Bangor University, 500 copies.

Flack R., Harris J., Wimpory, D., Jordan, R.听 (1996) Special Educational Needs of Children with Autism: Communication Module (EDSE 02, Unit 3) edited by Jordan R, University of Birmingham.

Harris, J. & Wimpory, D.C. (1994; 1991) BIMH Workshop Modules 'Get Kids Talking' / 'Cael Plant YnSiarad.' First Draft Publications. Copyrights: BIMH British Institute of Mental Handicap, BILD British Institute of Learning Disability and CanolfanYmchwilCymru.

Harris, J. & Wimpory, D.C. (1992) Theories of Language Development: Autism, Module 2 Unit 2: for Advanced Certificate in Education - Special Educational Needs Autism: Birmingham University..

Wimpory, D. (1985) Enabling Communication in Young Autistic Children. Training Film for teachers (60 mins videotape).听 Copies made available via the European Autistic Society and from The Child Development Research Unit, Nottingham University.

Selected Lectures/Presentations at Conferences, etc

(The following are in addition to ongoing in-service training offered to NHS/LEAs)

Wimpory D.C, Nicholas B.D., Elias J., Powell A., Muth A. (2018). The Science of Social Interaction meeting 11-12 September 2018.听 Poster presentation: Developing a Pioneer Measure for assessing Social Timing in Autism within Musical Interaction Therapy.听 Bangor University, UK.

Wimpory D & Leekam S. (2016) Public Health Wales & WLGA Community of Practice event, Improving Neurodevelopmental Services. Workshop: Research Developments in an ASD database for Wales. All Wales meeting of Neurodevelopmental Clinicians, All Nations Centre, Cardiff.

Wimpory, D. (2016) Presentation for/by Derwen鈥檚 Team鈥檚 Conference for wider cross-agency Professionals, January, 2016, on Social Communicative Development in Typically Developing Children & in those with ASD; Musical Interaction Therapy (MIT) for Autism. Celtic Royal Hotel, Caernarfon, Gwynedd.

Wimpory, D. (2015) Social Cognition workshop. Poster presentation: Action research on musical interaction therapy in a clinical context: Measuring social/temporal effects of synchronising live music to the interactions of ASD child-carer dyads. Bangor University.

Wimpory, D. (2014) 鈥楾emporal aspects of Gait in Autism鈥�, K R Forster, B Nicholas, DC Wimpory. Poster presented to the International Meeting for Autism Research (IMFAR), Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Wimpory, D. (2014) 鈥楥losing the gap between research, policy and practice鈥�, Christopher Ramsden, Alessandra Roberts, Mirko Uljarevi忙, Sarah Carrington, Louise White, Lynda Morgan, Dawn Wimpory and Susan Leekam.

Wimpory, D. (2014) 鈥�Examples of Good Practice in Wales: " Welsh Government (NISCHR) AHSC Knowledge Mobilisation workshop, Cardiff.

Wimpory D, Forster K (2013) 鈥楪ait analysis in Autism: A potential diagnostic tool鈥� Poster presented at 鈥楾ime In MEntaLactivitY: theoretical, behavioral, bioimaging and clinical perspectives (TIMELY). TIMELY School on 鈥楾iming and Time Perception: Procedures, Measures, & Applications鈥� Corfu, Greece.

Wimpory, D. (2013).听 Results of the regional pilot of a National ASD Database for Wales. Poster presented to the International Meeting for Autism Research (IMFAR) in Donostia / San Sebasti谩n, Spain.

Wimpory, D. (2013) 鈥楻esults of database diagnostic analysis for 2012鈥� presented at the 鈥楢utism: Sharing Good Practice Conference鈥� for the BCUHB Chief Executive and child autism staff.听 Abergele, North Wales.

Wimpory, D. (2012) 鈥淒evelopmental Implications of Social Timing Issues in Autism鈥�, Invited Funded Trainer for EU-funded Temporal Processing in Clinical Populations.听 International Meeting of researchers working on time and time perception, Thessaloniki, Greece.

Wimpory, D. (2012). Introduction to Martin Raff鈥檚 Public Lecture on Neurodevelopmental Biology of Autism, 鈥淒eveloping a new approach to the diagnosis and development of potential treatments for the condition鈥�, Bangor University.

Wimpory, D. (2011) Psychology Departmental Seminar, 鈥淒evelopmental Implications of timing difficulties in autism: genetic, social and intervention issues鈥�, Lancaster University.

Wimpory D (2011) 鈥淯pdate on research/clinical ASD database鈥� ASD Learning and Improvement Network Meeting (ASD National Strategy, Social Services Improvement Agency) Conwy Business Centre, Llandudno Junction.

Wimpory, D (2011) 鈥淲orking towards Intersubjectivity in Autism through support for Social Timing鈥� ESRC-funded Workshop on Early Intervention for Young Children with Autism, PJ Hall. Bangor University.

Wimpory, D (2011) 鈥淯pdate on Pilot for National Autism Database鈥� for Wales Autism Research Centre (WARC)鈥檚 Open Afternoon, WARC, Cardiff University (with Gwenda Thomas, Deputy Minister for Social Services, Wales Assembly Government).

Lidstone, J., Leekam, S., Ramsden, C., & Wimpory, D. (Sep 2011). How are standardised developmental assessments used in clinical practice? Qualitative and quantitative findings on the diagnosis of autism. Poster presented at the British Psychological Society Developmental Section Conference. Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK.

Leekam, S., Wimpory, D., Lidstone, J, Ramsden, C. & Morgan, H. (2011) 鈥淗ow are diagnostic tools used in clinical practice?听 Evidence from a nationwide survey of children鈥檚 diagnostic services in Wales, UK.鈥� Poster accepted by International Society for Autism Research (INFAR)鈥檚 10th Anniversary Meeting.

Wyn Jones, D., Nicholas., B., Wimpory, D., Caspari, T. (2010). 鈥淭he Circadian clock and its control of DNA repair may lead to the autistic phenotype. Meeting abstract: 3rd International Genome Dynamics in Neurosciences Conference: DNA Repair and Neurological Disease鈥�. Brighton, UK.

Wimpory, D (2010) 鈥淲impory鈥檚 ASD Research Projects and Findings鈥� presented to BCUHB (Autism Project Board鈥檚 Stakeholders鈥� Meeting, Bangor (NHS).

Wimpory, D (2008)听 鈥淪ocial Communication Disorders: Implications from recent clock gene studies.鈥� Invited Lecture for the North Wales Paediatricians鈥� Forum, NWHA.

Wimpory, D and Nicholas, B., (2007)听 鈥淭wo clock genes associated with Autistic Disorder.鈥澨� Poster presented at The All Wales Alliance for Research and Development (AWARD) Conference: Working together to deliver evidence-based care, Bangor University.

Wimpory, D. (2007)听 鈥淎 molecular genetics study prompted by clinical observations of communicative timing in autism.鈥澨� Invited Seminar for School of Psychology鈥檚 Clinical and Health Psychology Colloquium, B.U.

Wimpory, D. (2007) 鈥�"A developmental timing-based account of Autistic Disorder: from clinical observations to genetic findings" Invited Lecture for the Inaugural Autism Research Conference Wales, Autism Cymru/Autism Speaks, Cardiff.

Wimpory, D. (2006) 鈥淢usical Interaction Therapy鈥�.听 Invited presentations to Wales鈥� 2nd International Autism Conference, Autism Cymru, Cardiff.

Wimpory, D. (2006) 鈥淲hat Facilitates Social Engagement in Preschool Children with Autism?鈥澨� Invited Paper presented to International Autism Online Conference, Autism Cymru/Autism Speaks.

Wimpory, D. (2005) 鈥淓arly Intervention for Autism: Determining the efficacy of Musical Interaction Therapy.鈥澨� Invited Lecture for the Royal College of Paediatricians鈥� Conference, Derby.

Wimpory, D (2004) 鈥淭iming difficulties in Autism.鈥� Invited Lecture for Wales鈥� 1st International Autism Conference, Autism Cymru, Cardiff, (1996-1997 & 2000-2001: 12 months x2 Maternity Leave)

Wimpory, D. (1999) 鈥淲hat Facilitates Social Engagement in Preschool Children with Autism?鈥澨� Paper presented to The Search For Coherence From The Fragments Of Autism Conference, Oxford University.

Wimpory, D (1998) Invited Autism Lecture Tour (& book publication, 1999) Kerala, India.

Wimpory, D. (1994) Invited Discussion Paper,听 鈥淭he Role of Teasing in the Development of Symbolic Functioning: Implications for Autism.鈥澨� Child Development Research Unit鈥檚 Autism and Infancy Seminar, Nottingham University.

Wimpory, D. (1992)听 鈥淐ommunication Therapy with Synchronised Music for Children with Autism.鈥澨� Paper presented at Annual Conference of the British Psychological Society, Edinburgh University.听

Wimpory, D. (1990)听 鈥淔acilitating possible precursors to Theory of Mind: A Case 海角天涯in Autism.鈥澨� Paper presented to Experimental Psychology and The Autistic Syndromes: International Conference, University of Durham.

Wimpory, D. (1990) Facilitating Sociability in Autism鈥� International Special Education Conference. Facilitating Communication in Special Needs Education, Cardiff.

Wimpory, D. (1986) 鈥淒eveloping Sociability in Preverbal Children with Learning-Disability (Autism)鈥�. Paper presented at the BPS Developmental Section Conference, Exeter University.

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Lead Professional/Collaborative/Sole Reviewer for the British Psychological Society (BPS)鈥檚 Published Responses to Welsh, English & Scottish Government Consultations

(via BPS Policy Support Unit):

Wimpory, D, Charman, T., Buchan, L, Howison, J. (2012) The British Psychological Society Response to NHS draft report for the UK National Screening Committee: Screening for Autism Spectrum Disorders in Children below the age of 5 years:

Wimpory, D. (2011)The British Psychological Society Response to National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence - Scope Consultation: the Management of ASD in Children and Young People:http://apps.bps.org.uk/_publicationfiles/consultation-responses/Management%20of%20ASD%20in%20CYP%20(NICE%20-%20scope)%20-%20BPS%20response.pdf

Corr.P, Ravenhill, J., Wimpory, D, M. Pasteur, Williams, R., Walker-Jones, E, Gerrard, S (2011) The British Psychological Society Response to National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence Consultation: Autism spectrum disorders in children and young people: recognition, referral and diagnosis: %20guideline)%20%20BPS%20response.pdf

Morris, J, Wimpory, D., Jones, G., Powis, S (2010) The British Psychological Society Response to DoH鈥檚 篓Consultation on 'Implementing Fulfilling and Rewarding Lives' (Implementing England鈥檚 Autism Strategy):

Yarrow, F, Wimpory D., Chick, H, Goodall, K, Teer, K, Phillips, M, Charman, T.(2010) The British Psychological Society Response to the Scottish Office鈥檚 Consultation on 鈥楾owards an Autism Strategy for Scotland鈥�:

Wimpory, D. Gilbert, C, Pasteur, M, Channon, S, Oakes, J & Healy, H, (2007) The British Psychological Society鈥檚 Response to the Welsh Assembly Government鈥檚听 Consultation: The Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Strategic Action Plan for Wales.听 Prepared on behalf of the Division of Clinical Psychology鈥檚 Faculty for Children and Young People in Wales B.P.S:

2023

  • Published
    Forster, K., Maister, L., Wimpory, D., Cooke, A. & Gallicchio, G., 28 Jun 2023.
    Research output: Contribution to conference 鈥� Poster
  • Published
    Forster, K., Maister, L. & Wimpory, D., 21 Dec 2023, In: International Journal of Adventure Therapy.
    Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review

2022

  • Published
    Forster, K., Maister, L. & Wimpory, D., 18 Jul 2022.
    Research output: Contribution to conference 鈥� Poster 鈥� peer-review
  • Published
    Daniel, S., Wimpory, D., Delafield-Butt, J. T., Malloch, S., Holck, U., Geretsegger, M., Tortora, S., Osborne, N., Sch枚gler, B., Koch, S., Elias Masiques, J., Howarth, M.-C., Dunbar, P., Swan, K., Rochat, M. J., Scholchtermeier, R., Forster, K. & Amos, P., 16 May 2022, In: Frontiers in Psychology. 13, 32 p., 793258.
    Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review

2020

  • Published
    Henderson, B., Pratheepan, Y., Gardiner, B., McGinnity, T. M., Forster, K., Nicholas, B., Wimpory, D. & Wanigasinghe, J., Jun 2020, 2020 31st Irish Signals and Systems Conference (ISSC), Letterkenny, Ireland. IEEE, 6 p.
    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding 鈥� Conference contribution 鈥� peer-review

2019

  • Published
    Wimpory, D. & Gwilym, E., 21 Jun 2019, Music Therapy and Autism Across the Lifespan: A Spectrum of Approaches. Dunn, H., Coombes, E., Maclean, E., Mottram, H. & Nugent, J. (eds.). Jessica Kingsley Publishers, p. 97-136
    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding 鈥� Chapter 鈥� peer-review

2018

  • Published
    Wimpory, D., Nicholas, B., Elias Masiques, J., Powell, A. & Muth, A., Sept 2018.
    Research output: Contribution to conference 鈥� Poster

2016

  • Published
    Carrington, S. J., Uljarevic, M., Roberts, A., White, L. J., Morgan, L., Wimpory, D., Ramsden, C. & Leekam, S. R., Apr 2016, In: Research in Developmental Disabilities. 51-52, p. 126-134
    Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review

2015

  • Published
    Wimpory, D., 2015.
    Research output: Contribution to conference 鈥� Poster
  • Published
    Wimpory, D., 1 Jan 2015, Time Distortions in Mind: Temporal processing in Clinical Populations. Vatakis, A. & Allman, M. (eds.). Brill: Leiden, p. 57-92 36 p.
    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding 鈥� Chapter 鈥� peer-review

2014

  • Published
    Wimpory, D., 2014.
    Research output: Contribution to conference 鈥� Poster

2013

  • Published
    Wimpory, D. & Forster, K., 2013.
    Research output: Contribution to conference 鈥� Poster
  • Published
    Griffith, G., Walker-Jones, E., Fitzpatrick, H., Goodson, L., Pickering, N., Wimpory, D., Cernyw, E. & Hastings, R., 1 Oct 2013, In: Good Autism Practice. 14, 2, p. 59-68
    Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review
  • Published
    Wimpory, D., 2013.
    Research output: Contribution to conference 鈥� Poster 鈥� peer-review

2012

  • Published
    Wimpory, D. C., Wimpory, D. & Volkmar, F. R. (Editor), 6 Oct 2012, Encyclopedia of Autism Spectrum Disorders. 2013 ed. Springer
    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding 鈥� Chapter
  • Published
    Wimpory, D. C. & Wimpory, D., 1 Jan 2012.
    Research output: Contribution to conference 鈥� Paper

2011

  • Published
    Wimpory, D. C., Leekam, S. R., Wimpory, D., Lidstone, J., Ramsden, C. & Morgan, H., 1 Jan 2011.
    Research output: Contribution to conference 鈥� Paper
  • Published
    Lidstone, J., Leekam, S. R., Ramsden, C. & Wimpory, D., Sept 2011.
    Research output: Contribution to conference 鈥� Poster 鈥� peer-review
  • Published
    Wimpory, D. C., Methley, A. & Wimpory, D., 1 Jan 2011.
    Research output: Contribution to conference 鈥� Paper
  • Published
    Wimpory, D. & Methley, A., 2011
    Research output: Other contribution
  • Published
    Wimpory, D. C. & Wimpory, D., 1 Jan 2011.
    Research output: Contribution to conference 鈥� Paper

2010

  • Published
    Wimpory, D. C., Wyn Jones, D., Nicholas, B., Wimpory, D. & Caspari, T., 1 Jan 2010.
    Research output: Contribution to conference 鈥� Paper

2008

  • Published
    Nicholas, B., Owen, M. J., Wimpory, D. C. & Caspari, T., 7 Oct 2008
    Research output: Non-textual form 鈥� Web publication/site

2007

  • Published
    Wimpory, D. C. & Wimpory, D., 1 Jan 2007.
    Research output: Contribution to conference 鈥� Paper
  • Published
    Nicholas, B., Rudrasingham, V., Nash, S., Kirov, G., Owen, M. J. & Wimpory, D., 1 Jun 2007, In: Molecular Psychiatry. 12, 6, p. 581-592
    Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review
  • Published
    Wimpory, D. C. & Wimpory, D., 1 Jan 2007, 2007 ed. Unknown.
    Research output: Book/Report 鈥� Commissioned report
  • Published
    Wimpory, D. C., Wimpory, D. & Nicholas, B., 1 Jan 2007.
    Research output: Contribution to conference 鈥� Paper
  • Published
    Wimpory, D. C., Hobson, R. P. & Nash, S., 1 Mar 2007, In: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. 37, 3, p. 564-573
    Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review

2006

  • Published
    Wimpory, D. C. & Wimpory, D., 1 Jan 2006.
    Research output: Contribution to conference 鈥� Paper
  • Published
    Wimpory, D. C. & Wimpory, D., 1 Jan 2006.
    Research output: Contribution to conference 鈥� Paper

2005

  • Published
    Wimpory, D. C. & Wimpory, D., 1 Jan 2005.
    Research output: Contribution to conference 鈥� Paper

2004

  • Published
    Wimpory, D. C. & Wimpory, D., 1 Jan 2004.
    Research output: Contribution to conference 鈥� Paper

2002

  • Published
    Wimpory, D., Nicholas, B. & Nash, S., 2002, In: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research. 46, 4, p. 352-358 7 p.
    Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Review article 鈥� peer-review

2001

  • Published
    Wimpory, D. C., Hyde, C., Wimpory, D., Nash, S., Richer, J. (Editor) & Coates, S. (Editor), 1 Jan 2001, Autism: The search for coherence. 2001 ed. Jessica Kingsley Publishers, p. 235-242
    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding 鈥� Chapter
  • Published
    Hyde, C., Wimpory, D. & Nash, S., Apr 2001, Autism: The Search for Coherence. Richer, J. & Coates, S. (eds.). Jessica Kingsley Publishers
    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding 鈥� Chapter 鈥� peer-review

2000

  • Published
    Wimpory, D. C., Hobson, R. P., Williams, J. M. G. & Nash, S., 1 Dec 2000, In: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. 30, 6, p. 525-536
    Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review

1999

  • Published
    Wimpory, D., Nash, S. & Kurian, N., 1999, Grace Academy Publications.
    Research output: Book/Report 鈥� Book 鈥� peer-review
  • Published
    Wimpory, D. & Nash, S., 1 Feb 1999, In: Child Language Teaching and Therapy. 15, 1, p. 17-28
    Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review
  • Published
    Wimpory, D. & Nash, S., Jul 1999, Innovative psychotherapy techniques in child and adolescent therapy. Schaeffer, C. E. (ed.). 2 ed. Wiley
    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding 鈥� Chapter

1996

  • Published
    Flack, R., Harris, J., Wimpory, D. & Jordan, R., 1996, University of Birmingham Press.
    Research output: Other contribution

1995

  • Published
    Wimpory, D., Oct 1995, In: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. 25, p. 541-552 552 p.
    Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review

1993

  • Published
    Wimpory, D., 1993, In: Psychologist. 6, 1
    Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article
  • Published
    Wimpory, D. & Harris, J., 1993, Innovations in Educating Children with Severe Learning Difficulties. Harris, J. (ed.). Lisieux Hall
    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding 鈥� Chapter

1992

  • Published
    Wimpory, D., 1992.
    Research output: Contribution to conference 鈥� Paper 鈥� peer-review
  • Published
    Wimpory, D., 1992, Birmingham University.
    Research output: Other contribution

1991

  • Published
    Wimpory, D. & Cochrane, V., 1991, In: Communication. 25, p. 15 17 p.
    Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article
  • Published
    Wimpory, D., 1991, In: Nursing Times. 87, 34, p. 58-61
    Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review

1990

  • Published
    Wimpory, D., 1990.
    Research output: Contribution to conference 鈥� Paper
  • Published
    Wimpory, D., 1990.
    Research output: Contribution to conference 鈥� Paper

1986

  • Published
    Wimpory, D., 1986.
    Research output: Contribution to conference 鈥� Paper
  • Published
    Wimpory, D., 1986, In: Bulletin of the British Psychological Society. 39, 1086, p. 147 1 p.
    Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article
  • Published
    Wimpory, D., 1986, In: Communication. 20, 1, p. 4-7
    Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article

1985

  • Published
    Wimpory, D., 1985, University of Nottingham.
    Research output: Other contribution

2021

  • Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich and Cambridge University collaboration

    17 Feb 2021

    Activity: Other (Contributor)

  • Dr Dawn Wimpory's research relates closely to, and impacts on, clinical practice. For example, she has has introduced Musical Interaction Therapy (MIT), a parent-mediated therapy.听 MIT focuses on children with the most severely affected forms of ASD, for whom toys are too distracting from interaction. Instead MIT offers a prolonged and exaggerated form of preverbal interaction without toys, whereby the potential social timing of the parent-child dyad is therapeutically supported by the live accompaniment of a Musical Interaction Therapist. Both and DAISI and MIT reflect Dawn's long held interest in the role of social timing in the development of typically developing children and those with ASD, ranging from genetics to a broader conceptualisation of how social timing may impact on the core difficulties in ASD, including teasing, pretence, empathy, communication etc.

    This video demonstrates MIT in clinic, with parental feedback (and consent to share)

    Publications relating to Dr Wimpory's work on MIT:

    Wimpory, D & Gwilym, E (2019). Music Therapy and Autism Across the Lifespan: A Spectrum of Approaches. In H. Dunn, E. Coombes, E. MacLean, H. Motram & J. Nugent (Eds.), Musical Interaction Therapy (MIT) for Children with Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASCs): Underlying Rationale, Clinical Practice and Research Evidence. Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

    Wimpory, D., Nash, S. (1999) Musical interaction play therapy - therapeutic playfor children with autism. Child Language Teaching and Therapy.15, 17-28. (9 peer-reviewed citations; Impact Factor 1.1)*

    Wimpory, D., Nash, S. (1999). Musical interaction therapy for children with Autism. In Schaeffer, C. (Ed), Innovative psychotherapy techniques in child and adolescent therapy. 2nd Edition. New York: Wiley.

    Wimpory, D., Chadwick, P., Nash, S. (1995) Brief Report: Musical interaction therapy for children with autism: An evaluative case study with two year follow-up. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. 25, 541-552. (31 peer-reviewed citations; Impact Factor 3.5)

    Wimpory, D.C. (1993) Communication Therapy with Synchronised Music for Children with Autism. The Psychologist (February), 6, 1.

    2021 鈫�

    Activity: Other (Contributor)

2016

  • Jan 2016 鈫�

    Activity: Oral presentation (Speaker)

  • 2016 鈫�

    Activity: Oral presentation (Speaker)

2014

  • 2014 鈫�

    Activity: Oral presentation (Speaker)

2013

  • presented at the 鈥楢utism: Sharing Good Practice Conference鈥� for the BCUHB Chief Executive and child autism staff. Abergele, North Wales.

    2013

    Activity: Oral presentation (Speaker)

2012

  • Introduction to Martin Raff鈥檚 Public Lecture on Neurodevelopmental Biology of Autism,

    2012

    Activity: Oral presentation (Speaker)

  • 2012 鈫�

    Links:

    Activity: Types of External academic engagement - Membership of peer review panel or committee (Contributor)

2011

  • Psychology Departmental Seminar

    2011

    Activity: Oral presentation (Speaker)

  • 2011 鈫�

    Links:

    Activity: Types of External academic engagement - Membership of peer review panel or committee (Contributor)

  • 2011 鈫�

    Links:

    Activity: Types of External academic engagement - Membership of peer review panel or committee (Contributor)

  • for Wales Autism Research Centre (WARC)鈥檚 Open Afternoon, WARC, Cardiff University (with Gwenda Thomas, Deputy Minister for Social Services, Wales Assembly Government).

    2011

    Activity: Types of External academic engagement - Contribution to the work of national or international committees and working groups (Contributor)

  • ASD Learning and Improvement Network Meeting (ASD National Strategy, Social Services Improvement Agency) Conwy Business Centre, Llandudno Junction.

    2011

    Activity: Types of Public engagement and outreach - Public lecture/debate/seminar (Contributor)

2010

  • 2010 鈫�

    Activity: Types of External academic engagement - Membership of peer review panel or committee (Contributor)

  • 2010 鈫�

    Activity: Types of External academic engagement - Membership of peer review panel or committee (Contributor)

  • Presented to BCUHB (Autism Project Board鈥檚 Stakeholders鈥� Meeting, Bangor (NHS).

    2010

    Activity: Oral presentation (Speaker)

2008

  • Invited Lecture for the North Wales Paediatricians鈥� Forum, North Wales Health Alliance

    2008

    Activity: Types of External academic engagement - Contribution to the work of national or international committees and working groups (Contributor)

2007

  • Invited Seminar for School of Psychology鈥檚 Clinical and Health Psychology Colloquium

    2007

    Activity: Invited talk (Speaker)

  • 2007 鈫�

    Links:

    Activity: Types of External academic engagement - Membership of peer review panel or committee (Contributor)

2005

  • Reviewer of ASD Manuscripts

    Feb 2005 鈥� 2022

    Activity: Publication peer-review (Editorial board member)

  • Reviewer of ASD Manuscripts

    2005 鈥� 2022

    Activity: Publication peer-review (Editorial board member)

  • Reviewer of ASD Manuscripts

    2005 鈥� 2022

    Activity: Publication peer-review (Editorial board member)

  • Reviewer of ASD Manuscripts

    2005 鈥� 2022

    Activity: Publication peer-review (Editorial board member)

  • Reviewer of ASD Manuscripts

    2005 鈥� 2022

    Activity: Publication peer-review (Editorial board member)

  • Reviewer of ASD Manuscripts

    2005 鈥� 2022

    Activity: Publication peer-review (Editorial board member)

  • Reviewer of ASD Manuscripts

    2005 鈥� 2022

    Activity: Publication peer-review (Editorial board member)

  • Reviewer of ASD Manuscripts

    2005 鈥� 2022

    Activity: Publication peer-review (Editorial board member)

  • Reviewer of ASD Manuscripts

    2005 鈥� 2022

    Activity: Publication peer-review (Editorial board member)

  • Reviewer of ASD Manuscripts

    2005 鈥� 2022

    Activity: Publication peer-review (Editorial board member)

  • Reviewer of ASD Manuscripts

    2005 鈥� 2022

    Activity: Publication peer-review (Editorial board member)

  • Reviewer of ASD Manuscripts

    2005

    Activity: Publication peer-review (Editorial board member)

  • Reviewer of ASD Manuscripts

    2005 鈥� 2022

    Activity: Publication peer-review (Editorial board member)

  • Reviewer of ASD Manuscripts

    2005

    Activity: Publication peer-review (Editorial board member)

  • Reviewer of ASD Manuscripts

    2005

    Activity: Publication peer-review (Editorial board member)

  • 2005 鈥� 2022

    Activity: Consultancy (Consultant)

  • 2005 鈥� 2022

    Activity: Consultancy (Consultant)

  • 2005 鈥� 2022

    Activity: Consultancy (Consultant)

2000

  • 鈥� BSc (Psychology, e.g., Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities);

    鈥� BA (Music, re: Music Therapy);

    鈥� MSc: Foundations of Clinical Psychology; Applied Behaviour Analysis; Psychological Research; Theoretical Models,

    鈥� Doctoral Clinical Psychology programme, related to ASD specifically.

    2000 鈥� 2022

    Activity: Types of Public engagement and outreach - Public lecture/debate/seminar (Contributor)

1998

  • (& book publication, 1999) Kerala, India.

    1998 鈥� 1999

    Activity: Types of Public engagement and outreach - Public lecture/debate/seminar (Contributor)

1994

  • First Draft Publications. Copyrights: BIMH British Institute of Mental Handicap, BILD British Institute of Learning Disability and CanolfanYmchwilCymru.

    1994

    Activity: Other (Contributor)

  • Invited Discussion Paper at Child Development Research Unit鈥檚 Autism and Infancy Seminar, Nottingham University.

    1994 鈫�

    Activity: Types of Public engagement and outreach - Public lecture/debate/seminar (Contributor)

Research Grant Applications funded primarily to Bangor University

Total of 拢884,764

  • 2015-2017: Wimpory D (PI) Extension of Regional ASD Database (with health records/psychology profiles of 1,730 diagnosed cases by 28.11.16) BCU Charitable Funds (拢5,064) add updates from IAS and from W-ND, in 2018
  • 2012-2018: Wimpory, D. (PI), Nash, S. and Falter, C. Temporal synchrony research covering communicative, neurological and intervention aspects, funded by Baily Thomas with BCUHB Charitable Funds (拢106,500) add update from IAS in 2018
  • 2011-2014: Wimpory, D. NISCHR Clinical Research Fellowship. Behavioural-Genetics analysis of Autism Regional Database. (Also recorded in Awards above) (拢156,000)
  • 2009-2014: Wimpory, D, (PI) with Professor Sue Leekam (co-PI), Cardiff University, Welsh Government/BCUHB Charitable Funds, 鈥淏CUHB Autism Research Database (and its regional extension by BCUHB Charitable Funds): Pilot for a National Autism Database鈥� (拢116,000)
  • 2010-2013: Wimpory, D, (PI) BCU Health Board Charitable Funds, 鈥淩esearch Project Support Officer for Autism Database & allied research projects鈥� (拢25,000)
  • 2010-2012: Wimpory, D, (PI) (co-supervisor: Professor Rob Ward) Knowledge Economy Skills Scholarship funded by the European KESS Program/Gwynedd County Council, 鈥淕ait Analysis in Autism as a Potential Diagnostic Tool鈥� (拢32,000)
  • 2010-2011: Wimpory, D, (PI) (co-supervisor: Dr Tracey Lloyd) Knowledge Economy Skills Scholarship funded by the European KESS Program/Anglesey County Council, 鈥淎 Longitudinal 海角天涯of Individuals with Autism: from Early Childhood to Adulthood鈥� (拢30,000)
  • 2009-2010: (Thomas Caspari, PI, School of Biological Sciences with Wimpory, D., Psychology) European KESS Program/Autism Cymru, 鈥淩ole of small regulatory microRNAs in development of Autism: Developing a clock gene test for severe Autism鈥� (拢97,000)*
  • 2008-2010: Wimpory, D. (sole recipient), WAG/Gwynedd & Anglesey County Council Grants (x4) for Autism Research Support/Training Initiatives including development of a DVD Teaching (拢46,000)
  • 2008-2009: Caspari T (as PI) with Wimpory D 鈥淭he role of microRNA Molecules in the Aetiology of Autism鈥� North West Wales Trust Research Grants. Awarding Committee Grant January-Nov. (拢5,341).
  • 2006-2009: (Thomas Caspari, PI, School of Biological Sciences with Dr David Linden, School of Psychology, as co-supervisor) Autism Cymru/ESF studentship. 鈥淎ccounting for aberrant aspects of timing in Autism鈥� (拢87,409)* *The two asterisked grants were negotiated by DW but held elsewhere in Bangor University, e.g., to avoid possible conflict of interest.
  • 2003-2006: Wimpory, Dl, as PI (collaborating with Professor Mike Owen, Dr George Kirov, VaruniRudrasingham, Cardiff University), Baily Thomas Charitable Fund plus Autism CymruGrants (including extension funding) for "Timing Genes as Susceptibility Factors in Autistic Disorder." (拢77,000)
  • 2000-2003: Wimpory D., (PI) Canolfan Cymru& Autism Cymru funding to employ Postgraduate Molecular Biologist & Psychologist as Research Assistants to initiate Aberrant Timing in Autism Project (拢1,250)
  • 1998-2000: Wimpory, D. (as PI) with Professor Peter Hobson and Susan Nash) The Wales Office of Research and Development for Health and Social Care,鈥淓valuation and Employment of the Coding of Active Sociability in Preschoolers with Autism (CASPA) to identify facilitators of social behaviour in patients with autism鈥� (拢69,000)
  • 1989-1997: Wimpory, D, as PI, NHS/University of Wales, Bangor, &/or British Institute of Learning Disabilities, Various Autism Grants re: Evaluations of Developmental Histories, Play-based Assessments and Musical Interaction Therapy.听 (拢31,200)

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Grants negotiated by Dr Wimpory, and held for Dr Wimpory鈥檚 projects, outside Bangor University (in BCUHB/LEAs)

Total of 拢852,418

  • 2017-2021: IMPACT: IMPACT (Research & Clinical) Team for addressing Social Communication Difficulties in Children with Complex Needs/Learning Disability. Integrated Care Fund. Includes 0.2FTE PI and 0.6FTE Research Assistant time in addition to funding for Musical Interaction Therapy and associated Psychology Assistant, supervised by DW (拢170,000 per annum 2017-2021)
  • 2016: Paediatricians鈥� Cross-BCU Training Course on Screening for ASD, hosted in Bangor University, funded by West-BCUHB (approx. 拢2,300)
  • 2015-16: 鈥楢utism Diagnostic Training in Detection of Autism by Infant Sociability Interview (DAISI), funding awarded by Flintshire Council (拢4,985)
  • 2014-16: 鈥楢utism Diagnostic Interview 鈥� Revised (ADI-R): Training for multi agency staff鈥�, funding awarded by Denbighshire, Wrexham & Flintshire Councils (拢12,613)
  • 2014-16: 鈥楶ACT (Pre-school Autism Communication) Autism intervention Training for multi-agency staff鈥�, funding awarded by Flintshire, Wrexham, Conwy & Denbighshire Councils (拢33,821)
  • 2013-16: 鈥楳usical Interaction Therapy provision鈥� (under Research Evaluation), funding awarded by Gwynedd and Anglesey Councils (拢69,244)
  • 2013-14: 鈥楢utism Diagnostic Observational Schedule (ADOS) Diagnostic Training for multi agency staff鈥�, funding awarded by Conwy and Denbighshire Councils (拢9,455.40)
  • 2009-12: From Cardiff University, Wales Assembly Government via Gwynedd & Anglesey Councils for Data Collection, Training, Consultancies etc (拢116,000)
  • The above awards have supported DW in enabling over 150 places on Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) Training courses (initial & refresher) within North Wales since 2010. See you tube representation of Refresher ADOS training

Grants for service development

Total of 拢11,346

  • 2018-19: IAS Parental Yoga & Support Groups 拢20K in 2018-19
  • 2016-17: 鈥楳usical Interaction Therapy provision鈥� from Gwynedd & Anglesey Councils鈥� Integrated Care Fund (拢12,800)
  • 2016-17: 鈥楶rinting of DAISI Schedules鈥� (Detection of Autism by Infant Sociability Schedule鈥� from Flintshire Council (approximately 拢400)
  • 2014-15: 鈥楢SD Sleep-Support Project鈥� funded by Gwynedd & Anglesey Councils (拢8,626)
  • 2014-15: 鈥楳ultiply Affected Families鈥� Support Group Project (for families affected by more than one case of ASD)鈥� funded by Gwynedd & Anglesey Councils (拢6,270)
  • 2013-14: 鈥楥ross-agency sharing of diagnostic information鈥� ASD Database development funded by Flintshire Council (拢2,387)
  • 2013-14: 鈥楶urchase of specific ADOS material/equipment鈥� from Wrexham Council (拢5,362.94)
  • 2011-12: Wimpory, D. Communication Interventions for Autism, funded by Gwynedd & Anglesey Councils (拢59.500).

Other Grants

2012-2014/16:听听听 Leekam, S. (PI), Wimpory, D. (co-PI).听 鈥淒eveloping a Research Policy Practice Hub鈥� ESRC Knowledge Exchange and Welsh Government Grant. The Autism Research Policy Practice Hub (Autism RPP Hub) http://www.autismrpphub.org/ promotes translation of research knowledge of autism and encourages dialogue and collaboration across research, practice and policy sectors. (Its active use was maintained through 2015-16 through its link to the ESRC Seminar Scheme). (拢215,000)听

Consultancies: total of 拢23,520

  • 2016-ongoing: Membership of Welsh Government鈥檚 Neurodevelopmental Steering Group
  • 2015-2017/18: Supervision (up to 拢2,340 per annum, including travel) for Hywel Dda Health Board鈥檚 Clinical Psychology Lead for ASD, within BCUHB-salaried post.
  • 2015: Established & Chaired Regional Advisory Group & authored subsequent evidence-based commissioned evidence-based Report: 鈥淎SD Interventions Advisory Group: Final Report鈥�, shared with & BCUHB鈥檚 & WG鈥檚 NDP Steering Group/Leads
  • 2014-2015: 2nd Opinion on diagnostic assessment case for Central BCUHB (Denbighshire), within BCUHB workload.
  • 2011: British Psychological Society鈥檚 Representative for NICE Consultation re Autism: the management and support of autistic spectrum conditions in children and young people, National Institute for Clinical Excellence, London.
  • 2010: Consultancy (拢5,700) for 鈥淓valuation of diagnosis services in Wales鈥� Wales Assembly Government-funded collaboration with Professsor Sue Leekam and Dr Jane Lidston, WARC, Cardiff University.
  • 2010-2011: Consultancy (拢1,130) for ASD survey re: prevalence and service needs of North Wales Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Wales Assembly Government-funded collaboration with Dr Mike Jackson, BCUHB.
  • 2009-2011: Consultancy (拢14,350) to establish prevalence of Autism in Children in Gwynedd and Anglesey, funded by Gwynedd and Anglesey Councils.
  • 2007-2012: Professional lead/sole/collaborator contributor on six of the British Psychological Society (BPS)鈥檚 Policy Support Unit published responses to government consultations (see references for these in publications section above).
  • 2004, 2006 & 2007: Invited consultations for International Autism Online Conferences (Autism Cymru/Autism Speaks)
  • 2003-2005: Invited membership of Welsh Assembly Government鈥檚 Steering Group (and working parties) collaboratively formulating/authoring The ASD Strategic Plan for Wales (as Wales鈥� Child Clinical Psychologist representative)
  • 2003/4: Invited membership of Welsh Assembly Government鈥榮 ASD Task & Finish Groups, Department of Education and Training.
  • Prior to 2000: Diagnostic Consultancy for, & funded by, Powys Health Authority, within North Wales Health Authority workload.
  • 1998: Invited Lecture Tour and Autism-based Consultancy, Kerala, S. India
  • 1998: until formation of Welsh Assembly Government: Autism Advisor to the former Welsh Office (via Wales Clinical Psychologists鈥� Advisory Group)