Sophie Anns

Sophie Anns is an Associate Professor in Psychology at the School of Psychology, University of Sussex. Her research focuses on memory, learning, and language in autism, particularly addressing declarative memory impairments, procedural memory compensation, and forensic contexts like police caution understanding. She also investigates autistic mothers' parenting experiences and autism-inclusive pedagogical frameworks.

• BSocSci in Social Anthropology (University of Manchester)
• MA in Social Anthropology of Development (SOAS, University of London)
• Grad Dip Psychology Conversion Degree (University of West London)
• PhD in Psychology (Autism Research Group, City, University of London)

Her research spans:

• Memory and language in autism
• Forensic psychology for neurodivergent populations
• Pedagogical strategies for autistic university students
• Parenting dynamics in autistic families

Recent publications (2020-2024) emphasize autism-specific memory mechanisms, forensic interviewing techniques, and pedagogical inclusivity. Articles highlight interdisciplinary approaches combining psychology, education, and legal contexts.

Teaching roles include module convenor for Autism Across the Lifespan and co-convenor for Cognition in Clinical Contexts, with active supervision and drop-in hours for students.