Florence Leung

Florence Leung is a Researcher in the Department of Psychology at the University of Bath. She holds a PhD in Psychology from the University of Reading, a Master of Science in Development, Disorders and Clinical Practice from the University of York, and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Bristol. Her research focuses on neurodiversity, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), emotion processing, and developmental disorders. She has contributed to studies analyzing implicit emotion processing in ASD across age groups, interdisciplinary neurodiversity research, and the psychometrics of autism assessment tools like the Autism-Spectrum Quotient. Her work often involves cross-cultural collaborations and integrates cognitive, sensory, and neurodevelopmental perspectives.

Key research trends include exploring the intersection of neurodivergent cognition with sensory perception (e.g., pitch perception), the impact of diagnostic timing on adult outcomes, and the development of standardized emotion recognition databases like REED. She has also examined personal relative deprivation and locus of control across diverse populations. Her publications span peer-reviewed journals in psychology, neuroscience, and interdisciplinary research, with a focus on methodological innovation and collaborative frameworks.

Notable collaborative efforts include work on neurodiversity special issues in Cortex and cross-modal emotional priming studies. While no specific awards are listed, her work demonstrates significant contributions to advancing understanding of neurodivergent populations through rigorous empirical and theoretical approaches.