Can you help with this study?
Dr. Karri Gillespie-Smith, Lecturer in the Department of Clinical Psychology at the University of Edinburgh, along with several collaborators*, is looking at how COVID has affected caregivers and their children (ages 5 to 18 years) – specifically around anxiety and coping during the COVID restrictions.
This research is funded by the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Economic and Social Research Council, as part of UKRI’s rapid response to Covid-19. The aim of the project is to capture the voices of both children with intellectual disabilities and their caregivers as we transition out of pandemic restrictions. It is hoped that the findings will be used to inform policies and government decisions.
More information about the project can be found by clicking here.
Or click on the image below to download a poster with additional information…
Participation involves completing an online survey about your experiences during COVID restrictions and recovery phases. The survey takes between 40-45 minutes. A gift voucher (£20 Amazon card) will be offered to participants completing the survey in appreciation for their time.
If you would like to take part in the survey, please contact hchrist5@ed.ac.uk for a survey link.
Children Photovoice Sessions
In addition, the research team are running online Photovoice sessions in Jan/Feb 2022 aimed at children living in the UK (age 5 to 17 years) who have mild to moderate intellectual disabilities in order to hear about their experiences during the pandemic. The team hope the information gathered at these sessions will lead to better solutions for support.
For further information and to register for a session click here or on the image below to download the pdf.
Researchers
Dr Karri Gillespie-Smith is a Developmental Psychologist based in Clinical Psychology at the University of Edinburgh. Dr Gillespie-Smith is interested in linking core social and cognitive constructs to real world applications and mental health outcomes in both neurotypical and neurodiverse groups (i.e. autism, intellectual disabilities, adverse childhood experiences). Dr Gillespie-Smith is particularly interested in better understanding the neurocognitive mechanisms and socio-cognitive processes that lead to clinical and mental health outcomes. Dr Gillespie-Smith has experience using a wide range of experimental methods including eye-tracking, behavioural tasks, neuropsychological batteries and surveys.
The collaborators on the Road to Recovery Project are: Dr Karen Elizabeth Goodall, & Dr Doug McConachie – University of Edinburgh; Dr Thomas Gallagher- Mitchell – Liverpool Hope University; Dr Jo Van Herwegen – University College London; Dr Carrie Ballantyne – University of the West of Scotland; Dr Hayley Crawford – University of Warwick; Dr Joanna Moss – University of Surrey; Dr Caroline Richards – University of Birmingham; Dr Laura Outhwaite – University College London; Dr Hope Christie – University of Edinburgh; Grace Khawam – University of Edinburgh.