ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR LAURA REGAN

Director at LR Psychology Services

BEd (Mary Immaculate College, Limerick, Ireland); H Dip Psych (UCC, Ireland); MEd Professional Practice in Educational Psychology (University of Bristol, UK); Top up Doctorate in Educational Psychology (Cardiff University, pending).

I am an Associate Professor in Educational Psychology & Developmental Psychology at University of Limerick, School of Education. I support the needs of all adults, adolescents and children and also children with Special Educational Needs. I have over eighteen years experience working with children and adults with severe and complex needs. I am an expert witness for the Irish legal system and Family Law.

My reports are recognised by the Department of Education, Health Service Executive (HSE) and the Department of Social Protection.

My area of expertise is working with Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder(ASD), Children with Special Educational Needs and Child Development. I also diagnose adults and young people with ADHD and Behaviour Disorders.

I carry out diagnostic and educational assessments using standardised assessment tools as well as clinical assessments and observations in accordance with DSM-V classification.