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Carolina Gaona is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Education, University of Roehampton. Her work focuses on special and inclusive education, particularly the experiences of young people with autism spectrum disorder transitioning to post-secondary education and the socioemotional well-being of primary school children.
- PhD in Special and Inclusive Education (2019), University of Roehampton
- MA in Special and Inclusive Education (2015), School of Education
Her research examines the impact of educational policies on marginalized learners, school belonging as a mediator of mental health outcomes, and the challenges of implementing inclusive practices during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. Her publications address autism support systems, developmental disability accommodations, and socioemotional health metrics.
Recent work includes analyzing practitioner experiences during the pandemic, the role of school membership in mental health, and policy consistency for children with developmental disabilities. Collaborative studies explore geographic disparities in socioemotional health and the effectiveness of post-16 transition frameworks.
