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Dr Dawn Wimpory is a Lecturer / Practitioner in Clinical Psychology at Bangor University and a Consultant Clinical Psychologist (Lead for ASD) at Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB). Her work integrates clinical practice and research, focusing on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) through the lens of social timing and its genetic underpinnings.
- Education: PhD (2017) in Social Engagement in Preschool Autism from Bangor University; MSc (1988) in Clinical Psychology from University of Exeter; MA (1985) in Child Clinical Psychology from University of Nottingham; BEd (1984) in Psychology and Education from University of Wales, Cardiff.
Her research explores the Social Timing Hypothesis (Wimpory et al., 2002), which posits that temporal synchronization in interactions is critical for social engagement in ASD. Key contributions include the development of the Detection of Autism by Infant Sociability Interview (DAISI) and Musical Interaction Therapy (MIT), a parent-mediated intervention for severely affected ASD children.
Recent publications (2023-2000) span topics such as interoceptive awareness, gait analysis as a diagnostic tool, and MIT's clinical efficacy. She has secured over £884,764 in grants, including KESS Scholarships and Baily Thomas funding, and serves as a reviewer for journals like Molecular Psychiatry and Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders.
- Scientific Awards:
- NISCHR Clinical Research Fellowship (2011-2014)
- Knowledge Economy Skills Scholarship (KESS)
- Baily Thomas Charitable Fund Grant
Dr Wimpory supervises PhD and postgraduate students, including Judit Elias-Masiques (2020-2023) and Kitty Forster (2013). Her teaching at Bangor University covers Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Applied Behaviour Analysis, and Theoretical Models in Clinical Psychology.
