Dr. Kathryn O'Mahony
Kathryn completed her MSc in Applied Behaviour Analysis at the National University of Ireland, Galway (NUIG) in 2010. Following this she received her Board Certification as a Behaviour Analyst from the Behaviour Analyst Certification Board (BACB) in 2011. Kathryn also holds a psychology degree from NUIG (BA International; H.Dip Psych). Prior to joining the School of Inclusive and Special Education, Kathryn worked as an Educational Director in special schools, working collaboratively in the development of appropriate educational and behaviour support plans for autistic learners with co occurring needs. Teaching and research interests include teacher professional development, assessment and evidence informed practice in autism classes and special schools. Kathryn currently coordinates the Department of Education funded Induction course for teachers of learners with a severe to profound intellectual disability in the School of Inclusive and Special Education. Kathryn is also a PhD candidate at the Department of Disability, Inclusion and Special Needs ( DISN) at the University of Birmingham under the supervision Professor Karen Guldberg exploring the professional learning needs of teachers educating autistic learners with a co occurring intellectual disability.
Research Interests
Augmentative and Alternative Communication Methods
Participation of children with severe and profound general learning disabilities
Education of pupils with severe and profound general learning disability
Understanding behaviour as communication: theories, assessment and intervention.
Evidence Informed Practice
Teacher professional learning for teachers in special schools and special classes
Teaching Interests
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Teaching Interests:
Augmentative and Alternative Communication Methods
Participation of children with severe and profound general learning disabilities
Education of pupils with severe and profound general learning disability
Understanding behaviour as communication: theories, assessment and intervention.
Evidence Informed Practice
Teacher professional learning for teachers in special schools and special classes
Funding Highlights
| 01/01/2022 | IOE Research Elevator Scheme (1,500 euro) | The DCU Institute of Education |
CV
Academic Qualifications
- Master's Degree, NUIGProject: Master of Science
- Higher Diploma, NUIGProject: Psychology
- Bachelor's Degree, UNIGProject: B.A. (Hons)