MISS CAITLIN PARSONS

Biography

Hi! I am currently a PhD student in the School of Psychology. I research autism in women across the lifespan- in particular catalysts for diagnosis, impact of late diagnosis, and differences between genders and age groups which need to be accounted for in assessment. 

Before starting my PhD, I studied MA (Hons) Psychology also at The University of Aberdeen before completing the MRes in Psychology. I was awarded full marks for my undergraduate thesis assessing the efficacy of autism questionnaires in identifying autism in adult women. After this, I went on to complete a qualitative MRes thesis investigating autistic adults experiences of communicating pain in healthcare settings. 

Internal Memberships

PS1009 Tutor

PS1011 Tutor

Assistant Trampoline Coach 

Prizes and Awards

Commended for the Alan Berkley Milne Prize for Best UG Psychology Thesis 2023-2024

Research Overview

Autism in women across the lifespan, with particular interest in catalysts for diagnosis, impact of late diagnosis, and developing assessment tools which account for differences in traits between genders and age groups. 

Funding and Grants

PhD Studentship Awarded by the School of Psychology 2024 - 2027

Teaching Responsibilities

Tutor - PS1009 Introduction to concepts and theories within Psychology

Tutor - PS1011 Introduction to research methods within Psychology