Rebecca Ward is a Lecturer in Psychology at the University of South Wales, where she teaches on modules relating to Developmental Disorders, Research and Experimental Methods and supervises several dissertation projects. Her research expertise is in bilingualism, focussing on children with developmental disabilities with a specialist interest in children with Down syndrome. This was the topic of her PhD research that was completed at Bangor University.

She has previously held research and teaching positions, including a research post on a project focussing on developing a training package in order to increase awareness of a condition called Alcohol-Related Brain Damage. The focus of this project was to utilise research findings in a novel way to inform the practice within the health and social care sector. She is passionate about disseminating research findings to those outside of the immediate academic context and has been involved in several public engagement activities.

For further information, contact via email at: [email protected] or visit rebeccaward.uk