Carrie Ballantyne

Dr. Carrie Ballantyne is a Reader in the School of Education and Social Sciences at the University of the West of Scotland. She holds a PhD from Glasgow Caledonian University (2010) and has held academic roles including Teaching Fellow at Heriot-Watt University and Lecturer at the University of Edinburgh. Her research focuses on neurodiversity, lifespan development, and inclusive practices for individuals with autism, ADHD, and fragile X syndrome. Key themes include socio-cognitive processes, mental health outcomes, and educational inequalities. She has secured funding from the Scottish International Education Trust, Carnegie Trust, British Academy/Leverhulme Trust, and ESRC.

• Education:
  • PhD in Psychology, Glasgow Caledonian University (2010)
  • Postdoctoral work on mood-diet links in middle-aged men
• Research Interests:
  • Visuo-spatial processing in neurodiverse children
  • Inclusive education and employment practices
  • Impact of neurodiversity on wellbeing
• Grants:
  • Scottish International Education Trust
  • Carnegie Trust for Universities of Scotland
  • British Academy/Leverhulme Trust
  • Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)

Her work addresses inequalities in education and healthcare access, particularly post-pandemic effects on neurodiverse groups. Collaborations include education and healthcare providers, aiming to improve support systems for individuals with developmental disabilities.