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Dr Geraldine Leader

BA, PhD

 
researcher
 

Biography

Geraldine is a graduate of University College Cork where she obtained her B.A. (Hons) and Ph.D. in Psychology.  Geraldine is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Psychology and in this role established Ireland first M.Sc. in Applied Behaviour Analysis in 2006. Over 180 students have graduated from this programme and are employed in a range of autism services. The M.Sc. programme is ranked 3rd in the World in respect to the pass rate of the Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BACB) exam, which graduates sit to become certified practitioners.   

Geraldine’s research interests lie in area of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), rare and related neurodevelopmental conditions and intellectual disability (ID).  She is especially interested in the study of comorbid conditions and how they affect the diagnosis of ASD.  She also conducts interdisciplinary research primarily concerned with improving the quality of life of individuals with a diagnosis of ASD and with ID. Geraldine is the founding Director of the Irish Centre for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Research (ICAN) which she established in 2012. ICAN is made up of Principal Investigators and Post-Doctoral researchers who are implementing cutting edge, inter-disciplinary research based on identified priority research areas including biological research, environmental risk factors, behavioural research, co-occurring conditions, employment and assistive technology.   

Geraldine was appointed Director of Research of DOCTRID (Daughters of Charity Technology and Research into Disability), an international research institute established by the Daughters of Charity to conduct service based research into ASD and ID in 2017.  Through Geraldine’s leadership, Doctrid has embarked on an ambitious research agenda which has included supporting and empowering people with ID to access education, employment, community participation, and independent living.  She is a PI in the Assistive Technologies in ASD and ID (ASSISTID), an EU FP7 €8.8m award (2014-2019). She is a PI in GEMMA (Genome, Environment, Microbiome, and Metabolome in Autism) which was recently awarded €14.2 million from Horizon 2020 (2019-2024).  To date, Geraldine’s research has attracted €3.7 million from Horizon 2020.  

Research Interests

Geraldine’s research interests lie in area of autism spectrum disorder, rare neurodevelopmental conditions and intellectual disability.  Geraldine conducts research into the epidemiology, assessment and treatment of autism spectrum disorder.  She is especially interested in the study comorbid conditions and how they affect the primary diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder.  She also conducts interdisciplinary research primarily concerned with improving the quality of life of individuals with a diagnosis of autism spectrum and with an intellectual disability.

Research Projects

  Project Start Date End Date
Development of an InteGrated and Novel Incontinence Management System based on Impedance TomographY 30-APR-17 29-APR-23
ASSET: Assistive Technologies in Autism and Intellectual Disability 30-APR-17 14-MAY-23
E-IDEAS - Empowerment of youth with Intellectual Disabilities through Educational and training curricula for Acquiring employment Skills 30-APR-17 24-APR-23
TIMOTHY XU- RESPECT ASSISTID RESEARCH FELLOW - The Development of an Irish Transport navigation application for people with moderate intellectual disability 28-NOV-16 27-NOV-18
B. KIRKPATRICK - RESPECT ASSISTID RESEARCH FELLOWAssisting individuals and families affected with Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or Intellectual Disability to reduce sleep problems 01-SEP-16 31-AUG-22
SHAWN GILROY - RESPECT ASSISTID RESEARCH FELLOW - A randomized controlled trial comparing approaches for improving communication in autism spectrum disorders: Comparison between high- and low-technology alternatives 01-SEP-16 31-AUG-19
JULIA LOUW - RESPECT ASSISTID RESEARCH FELLOW - Enhancing the Social Inclusion of Youth with Severe to Profound Intellectual Disabilities: A Multi-site and Social Media Intervention 01-JUN-16 31-AUG-22
PHILOMENA SMITH - RESPECT ASSISTID RESEARCH FELLOW - Assisting people with intellectual disability to self-manage healthy lifestyle choices 30-APR-16 29-APR-23
MF 90.04/M- G LEADER - PSYCHOLOGY 01-NOV-04 20-JUL-07

Contract Researchers

  Researcher Name Project Role Funding Body
Dr. Thimothy Xu The Development of an Irish Transport navigation application for people with moderate intellectual disability Principle Investigator
Dr. Emily Porter Development of an InteGrated and Novel Incontinence Management System based on Impedance Tomography Post Doctoral Fellow
Dr. Keely White E-IDEAS - Empowerment of youth with Intellectual Disabilities through Educational and training curricula for Acquiring employment Skills Post Doctoral Fellow
Dr. Ivan Trania E-IDEAS - Empowerment of youth with Intellectual Disabilities through Educational and training curricula for Acquiring employment Skills Post Doctoral Fellow
Dr. Bernadette Kirkpatrick Sleep intervention for individuals with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder Principle Investigator
Dr. Julia Louw Enhancing the Social Inclusion of Youth with Severe to Profound Intellectual Disabilities: A Multi-site and Social Media Intervention Principle Investigator
Dr. Shawn Gilroy A randomized controlled trial comparing approaches for improving communication in autism spectrum disorders: Comparison between high- and low-technology alternatives Principle Investigator
Dr. Phil Smith Assisting people with intellectual disability to self-manage healthy lifestyle choices Principle Investigator

Peer Reviewed Journals

  Year Publication
(2021) 'Relationships among gastrointestinal symptoms, sleep problems, challenging behaviour, comorbid psychopathology and autism spectrum disorder symptoms in children and adolescents with 15q duplication syndrome'
Leader G;Forde J;Naughton K;Maher L;Arndt S;Mannion A; (2021) 'Relationships among gastrointestinal symptoms, sleep problems, challenging behaviour, comorbid psychopathology and autism spectrum disorder symptoms in children and adolescents with 15q duplication syndrome'. Journal Of Intellectual Disability Research, 65 (1):32-46 [DOI] [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2021) 'Complex Comorbid Presentations are Associated with Harmful Behavior Problems among Children and Adolescents with Cerebral Palsy'
Leader, G;Bonilla, PM;Naughton, K;Maher, L;Casburn, M;Arndt, S;Mannion, A (2021) 'Complex Comorbid Presentations are Associated with Harmful Behavior Problems among Children and Adolescents with Cerebral Palsy'. Developmental neurorehabilitation, 24 (1):25-34 [DOI] [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2021) 'Comorbid Feeding and Gastrointestinal Symptoms, Challenging Behavior, Sensory Issues, Adaptive Functioning and Quality of Life in Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder'
Leader, G,O'Reilly, M,Gilroy, SP,Chen, JL,Ferrari, C,Mannion, A (2021) 'Comorbid Feeding and Gastrointestinal Symptoms, Challenging Behavior, Sensory Issues, Adaptive Functioning and Quality of Life in Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder'. Developmental neurorehabilitation, 24 (1):35-44 [DOI] [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2020) 'Coupling of autism genes to tissue-wide expression and dysfunction of synapse, calcium signalling and transcriptional regulation'
Reilly J;Gallagher L;Leader G;Shen S; (2020) 'Coupling of autism genes to tissue-wide expression and dysfunction of synapse, calcium signalling and transcriptional regulation'. Plos One, 15 (12) [DOI] [Details]
(2020) 'Enhancing social inclusion of young adults with intellectual disabilities: A systematic review of original empirical studies'
Louw JS;Kirkpatrick B;Leader G; (2020) 'Enhancing social inclusion of young adults with intellectual disabilities: A systematic review of original empirical studies'. Journal Of Applied Research In Intellectual Disabilities, 33 (5) [DOI] [Details]
(2020) 'Factors that potentially influence successful weight loss for adults with intellectual disabilities: A qualitative comparison'
Skelly, LJ;Smyth, PP;Donnelly, MP;Leslie, JC;Leader, G;Simpson, L;McDowell, C (2020) 'Factors that potentially influence successful weight loss for adults with intellectual disabilities: A qualitative comparison'. Journal Of Intellectual Disabilities, [DOI] [Details]
(2020) 'Genome, Environment, Microbiome and Metabolome in Autism (GEMMA) Study Design: Biomarkers Identification for Precision Treatment and Primary Prevention of Autism Spectrum Disorders by an Integrated Multi-Omics Systems Biology Approach'
Troisi, J.; Autio, R.; Beopoulos, T.; Bravaccio, C.; Carraturo, F.; Corrivetti, G.; Cunningham, S.; Devane, S.; Fallin, D.; Fetissov, S.; Gea, M.; Giorgi, A.; Iris, F.; Joshi, L.; Kadzielski, S.; Kraneveld, A.; Kumar, H.; Ladd-Acosta, C.; Leader, G.; Mannion, A.; Maximin, E.; Mezzelani, A.; Milanesi, L.; Naudon, L.; Marzal, L.N.P.; Pardo, P.P.; Prince, N.Z.; Rabot, S.; Roeselers, G.; Roos, C.; Roussin, L.; Scala, G.; Tuccinardi, F.P.; Fasano, A. (2020) 'Genome, Environment, Microbiome and Metabolome in Autism (GEMMA) Study Design: Biomarkers Identification for Precision Treatment and Primary Prevention of Autism Spectrum Disorders by an Integrated Multi-Omics Systems Biology Approach'. Brain Sciences, 10 (10) [DOI] [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2020) 'Relationship between parent-reported gastrointestinal symptoms, sleep problems, autism spectrum disorder symptoms, and behavior problems in children and adolescents with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome'
Leader, G,Murray, M,O'Suilleabhain, PS,Maher, L,Naughton, K,Arndt, S,White, K,Traina, I,Mannion, A (2020) 'Relationship between parent-reported gastrointestinal symptoms, sleep problems, autism spectrum disorder symptoms, and behavior problems in children and adolescents with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome'. Research In Developmental Disabilities, 104 [DOI] [Details]
(2020) 'Feeding Problems, Gastrointestinal Symptoms, Challenging Behavior and Sensory Issues in Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder'
Leader, G,Tuohy, E,Chen, JNL,Mannion, A,Gilroy, SP (2020) 'Feeding Problems, Gastrointestinal Symptoms, Challenging Behavior and Sensory Issues in Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder'. Journal Of Autism And Developmental Disorders, 50 :1401-1410 [DOI] [Details]
(2019) 'Qualitative study on parents' perspectives of the familial impact of living with a child with autism spectrum disorder who experiences insomnia'
Kirkpatrick, B,Gilroy, SP,Leader, G (2019) 'Qualitative study on parents' perspectives of the familial impact of living with a child with autism spectrum disorder who experiences insomnia'. Sleep Medicine, 62 :59-68 [DOI] [Details]
(2019) 'Efficacy of parent training incorporated in behavioral sleep interventions for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or Intellectual Disabilities: A Systematic review'
Kirkpatrick, B; Louw, J. & Leader, G. (2019) 'Efficacy of parent training incorporated in behavioral sleep interventions for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or Intellectual Disabilities: A Systematic review'. Sleep Medicine, 62 :59-68 [Details]
(2018) 'A Review of Executive Functions in Autism Spectrum Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder'
Berenguer C;Roselló B; Leader, G. (2018) 'A Review of Executive Functions in Autism Spectrum Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder'. Journal of Educational and Developmental Psychology, 8 (2) [DOI] [Details]
(2018) 'Image-based classification of bladder state using electrical impedance tomography'
Dunne, E,Santorelli, A,McGinley, B,Leader, G,O'Halloran, M,Porter, E (2018) 'Image-based classification of bladder state using electrical impedance tomography'. Physiological Measurement, 39 [DOI] [Details]
(2018) 'A Pilot Community-Based Randomized Comparison of Speech Generating Devices and the Picture Exchange Communication System for Children Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder'
Gilroy, SP,Leader, G,McCleery, JP (2018) 'A Pilot Community-Based Randomized Comparison of Speech Generating Devices and the Picture Exchange Communication System for Children Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder'. Autism Research, 11 :1701-1711 [DOI] [Details]
(2018) 'An Investigation of Gelotophobia in Individuals with a Diagnosis of High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder'
Leader, G,Grennan, S,Chen, JL,Mannion, A (2018) 'An Investigation of Gelotophobia in Individuals with a Diagnosis of High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder'. Journal Of Autism And Developmental Disorders, 48 :4155-4166 [DOI] [Details]
(2018) 'Gelotophobia and High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder'
Grennan, S., Mannion, A., & Leader, G. (2018) 'Gelotophobia and High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder'. Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, [DOI] [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2018) 'Toileting Problems in Children and Adolescents with Parent-Reported Diagnoses of Autism Spectrum Disorder'
Leader, G;Francis, K;Mannion, A;Chen, J (2018) 'Toileting Problems in Children and Adolescents with Parent-Reported Diagnoses of Autism Spectrum Disorder'. Journal Of Developmental And Physical Disabilities, 30 :307-327 [DOI] [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2018) 'Supervised Learning Classifiers for Electrical Impedance-based Bladder State Detection'
Dunne, E,Santorelli, A,McGinley, B,Leader, G,O'Halloran, M,Porter, E (2018) 'Supervised Learning Classifiers for Electrical Impedance-based Bladder State Detection'. Scientific Reports, 8 [DOI] [Details]
(2018) 'With a Touch of a Button: Staff perceptions on integrating technology in an Irish service provider for people with intellectual disabilities'
Simplican, SC,Shivers, C,Chen, JE,Leader, G (2018) 'With a Touch of a Button: Staff perceptions on integrating technology in an Irish service provider for people with intellectual disabilities'. Journal Of Applied Research In Intellectual Disabilities, 31 :130-139 [DOI] [Details]
(2017) 'Bio-collections in autism research'
Reilly, J., Gallagher, L., Chen, J.L., Leader, G., & Shen, S. (2017) 'Bio-collections in autism research'. Molecular Autism, 8 [DOI] [Details]
(2017) 'The assessment and treatment of toiling difficulties in individuals with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities'
Francis, K; Mannion, A; Leader, G. (2017) 'The assessment and treatment of toiling difficulties in individuals with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities'. Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, :1-15 [DOI] [Details]
(2017) 'Managing Weight: What Do People with an Intellectual Disability Want from Mobile Technology?'
Smyth, P., McDowell, C., Leslie, J., & Leader, G. (2017) 'Managing Weight: What Do People with an Intellectual Disability Want from Mobile Technology?'. Studies In Health Technology And Informatics, :273-278 [DOI] [Details]
(2016) 'An investigation of comorbid psychological disorders, sleep problems, gastrointestinal symptoms and epilepsy in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder: A two year follow-up'
Mannion, A.; Leader, G. (2016) 'An investigation of comorbid psychological disorders, sleep problems, gastrointestinal symptoms and epilepsy in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder: A two year follow-up'. Research In Autism Spectrum Disorders, 22 :20-33 [DOI] [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2016) 'Factors producing over-selectivity in older individuals'
Kelly MP;Leader G;Reed P; (2016) 'Factors producing over-selectivity in older individuals'. Age (Dordrecht, Netherlands), 38 (3) [DOI] [Details]
(2016) 'Gastrointestinal Disorders'
Leader, G,Mannion, A,Matson, JL (2016) 'Gastrointestinal Disorders'. Assistive Technologies For People With Diverse Abilities, :257-281 [DOI] [Details]
(2015) 'An investigation of anxiety in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder'
Williams, S.; Leader, G.; Mannion, A; Chen, J. (2015) 'An investigation of anxiety in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder'. Research In Autism Spectrum Disorders, 10 :30-40 [DOI] [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2015) 'Defining social inclusion of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities: an ecological model of social networks and community participation'
Simplican SC, Leader G, Kosciulek J, Leahy M (2015) 'Defining social inclusion of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities: an ecological model of social networks and community participation'. Research In Developmental Disabilities, 38 :18-29 [DOI] [Details]
(2015) 'Stimulus Over-Selectivity and Extinction-Induced Recovery of Performance as a Product of Intellectual Impairment and Autism Severity'
Kelly, MP,Leader, G,Reed, P (2015) 'Stimulus Over-Selectivity and Extinction-Induced Recovery of Performance as a Product of Intellectual Impairment and Autism Severity'. Journal Of Autism And Developmental Disorders, 45 :3098-3106 [DOI] [Details]
(2015) 'An analysis of challenging behavior, comorbid psychopathology, and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Fragile X Syndrome'
Newman, I.; Leader, G.; Chen, J.L.; Mannion, A. (2015) 'An analysis of challenging behavior, comorbid psychopathology, and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Fragile X Syndrome'. Research In Developmental Disabilities, 38 :7-17 [DOI] [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2015) 'Parenting Stress, Salivary Biomarkers, and Ambulatory Blood Pressure: A Comparison Between Mothers and Fathers of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders'
Foody, C,James, JE,Leader, G (2015) 'Parenting Stress, Salivary Biomarkers, and Ambulatory Blood Pressure: A Comparison Between Mothers and Fathers of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders'. Journal Of Autism And Developmental Disorders, 45 :1084-1095 [DOI] [Details]
(2015) 'Counting inclusion with Chantal Mouffe: a radical democratic approach to intellectual disability research'
Simplican, SC,Leader, G (2015) 'Counting inclusion with Chantal Mouffe: a radical democratic approach to intellectual disability research'. Disability & Society, 30 :717-730 [DOI] [Details]
(2015) 'Trends in employment for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder: a review of the research literature'
Chen, J.,Leader, G.,Sung, C.,& Leahy, M. (2014). (2015) 'Trends in employment for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder: a review of the research literature'. Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1 :1-14 [DOI] [Details]
(2014) 'Comorbid Psychopathology in Autism Spectrum Disorder'
Mannion, A; Brahm, M.; Leader, G. (2014) 'Comorbid Psychopathology in Autism Spectrum Disorder'. Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1 (2):124-134 [DOI] [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2014) 'Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD) in autism spectrum disorder'
Mannion, A., & Leader, G. (2014) 'Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD) in autism spectrum disorder'. Research In Autism Spectrum Disorders, 8 (4):432-439 [DOI] [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2014) 'Epilepsy in autism spectrum disorder'
Mannion, A.& Leader, G. (2014) 'Epilepsy in autism spectrum disorder'. Research In Autism Spectrum Disorders, 8 (4):354-361 [DOI] [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2014) 'Sleep Problems in Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Literature Review'
Mannion, A., & Leader, G. (2014) 'Sleep Problems in Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Literature Review'. Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1 (2):101-109 [DOI] [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2014) 'Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Literature Review'
Mannion, A.& Leader, G. (2014) 'Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Literature Review'. Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1 (1):11-17 [DOI] [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2014) 'Parenting stress, salivary biomarkers, and ambulatory blood pressure in mothers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders'
Foody, C,James, JE,Leader, G (2014) 'Parenting stress, salivary biomarkers, and ambulatory blood pressure in mothers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders'. Research In Autism Spectrum Disorders, 8 :99-110 [DOI] [Details]
(2013) 'A comparison of experimental functional analysis and the Questions About Behavioral Function (QABF) in the assessment of challenging behavior of individuals with autism'
Healy, O;Brett, D;Leader, G (2013) 'A comparison of experimental functional analysis and the Questions About Behavioral Function (QABF) in the assessment of challenging behavior of individuals with autism'. Research In Autism Spectrum Disorders, 7 :66-81 [DOI] [Details]
(2013) 'An investigation of comorbid psychological disorders, sleep problems, gastrointestinal symptoms and epilepsy in children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder'
Mannion, A;Leader, G;Healy, O (2013) 'An investigation of comorbid psychological disorders, sleep problems, gastrointestinal symptoms and epilepsy in children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder'. Research In Autism Spectrum Disorders, 7 :35-42 [DOI] [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2013) 'An analysis of the predictors of comorbid psychopathology, gastrointestinal symptoms and epilepsy in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder'
Mannion, A.& Leader, G. (2013) 'An analysis of the predictors of comorbid psychopathology, gastrointestinal symptoms and epilepsy in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder'. Research In Autism Spectrum Disorders, 7 (12):1663-1671 [DOI] [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2013) 'Comorbidity in Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Literature Review'
Mannion, A.& Leader, G. (2013) 'Comorbidity in Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Literature Review'. Research In Autism Spectrum Disorders, :1593-1616 [DOI] [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2011) 'Analysis of risk factors and early predictors of challenging behavior for children with autism spectrum disorder'
McTiernan, A;Leader, G;Healy, O;Mannion, A (2011) 'Analysis of risk factors and early predictors of challenging behavior for children with autism spectrum disorder'. Research In Autism Spectrum Disorders, 5 :1215-1222 [DOI] [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2011) 'Assessment of Rituals and Stereotypy'
Healy, O;Leader, G (2011) 'Assessment of Rituals and Stereotypy'. Comorbid Conditions Among Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders, :233-246 [DOI] [Details]
(2011) 'Response to a Letter to the Editors re: “Comparison of Behavioral Intervention and Sensory-Integration Therapy in the Treatment of Challenging Behavior”'
Healy, O., Hughes, B.M., Leader, G., & Devlin, S. (2011) 'Response to a Letter to the Editors re: “Comparison of Behavioral Intervention and Sensory-Integration Therapy in the Treatment of Challenging Behavior”'. Journal Of Autism And Developmental Disorders, 41 :1439-1441 [DOI] [Details]
(2011) 'Comparison of behavioral intervention and sensory-integration therapy in the treatment of challenging behavior'
Devlin S, Healy O, Leader G, Hughes BM (2011) 'Comparison of behavioral intervention and sensory-integration therapy in the treatment of challenging behavior'. Journal Of Autism And Developmental Disorders, 41 (10):1303-1320 [DOI] [Details]
(2011) 'A comparison of Video Modeling and Pivotal Response Training to teach pretend play skills to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder'
Lydon, H., Healy, O., & Leader, G. (2011) 'A comparison of Video Modeling and Pivotal Response Training to teach pretend play skills to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder'. Research In Autism Spectrum Disorders, 5 :872-884 [DOI] [Details]
(2010) 'Applied Behavior Analysis and the Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders in the Republic of Ireland'
Healy, O,Leader, G,Reed, P,Berhardt, LV (2010) 'Applied Behavior Analysis and the Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders in the Republic of Ireland'. Advances In Medicine And Biology, Vol 8, 8 :191-210 [Details]
(2009) 'Risk factors for challenging behaviors among 157 children with autism spectrum disorder in Ireland'
Murphy, O;Healy, O;Leader, G (2009) 'Risk factors for challenging behaviors among 157 children with autism spectrum disorder in Ireland'. Research In Autism Spectrum Disorders, 3 :474-482 [DOI] [Details]
(2009) 'Using a Time Timer (TM) to increase appropriate waiting behavior in a child with developmental disabilities'
Grey, I,Healy, O,Leader, G,Hayes, D (2009) 'Using a Time Timer (TM) to increase appropriate waiting behavior in a child with developmental disabilities'. Research In Developmental Disabilities, 30 :359-366 [DOI] [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2009) 'Comparison of behavioral intervention and sensory-integration therapy in the treatment of self-injurious behavior'
Devlin, S,Leader, G,Healy, O (2009) 'Comparison of behavioral intervention and sensory-integration therapy in the treatment of self-injurious behavior'. Research In Autism Spectrum Disorders, 3 :223-231 [DOI] [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2009) 'EARLY INTENSIVE BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTION IN THE TREATMENT OF AUTISTIC SPECTRUM DISORDERS'
Leader, G;Healy, O;O'Connor, J (2009) 'EARLY INTENSIVE BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTION IN THE TREATMENT OF AUTISTIC SPECTRUM DISORDERS'. Behavioral Theories And Interventions For Autism, :103-131 [Details]
(2009) 'Extinction of Over-selected Stimuli Causes Emergence of Under-selected Cues in Higher-functioning Children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders'
Reed, P,Broomfield, L,McHugh, L,McCausland, A,Leader, G (2009) 'Extinction of Over-selected Stimuli Causes Emergence of Under-selected Cues in Higher-functioning Children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders'. Journal Of Autism And Developmental Disorders, 39 :290-298 [DOI] [Details]
(2009) 'The effect of stimulus salience on over-selectivity'
Leader G, Loughnane A, McMoreland C, Reed P (2009) 'The effect of stimulus salience on over-selectivity'. Journal Of Autism And Developmental Disorders, 39 (2):330-338 [DOI] [Details]
(2009) 'Six reports of children with autism spectrum disorder following intensive behavioral intervention using the Preschool Inventory of Repertoires for Kindergarten (PIRK (R))'
McGarrell, M;Healy, O;Leader, G;O'Connor, J;Kenny, N (2009) 'Six reports of children with autism spectrum disorder following intensive behavioral intervention using the Preschool Inventory of Repertoires for Kindergarten (PIRK (R))'. Research In Autism Spectrum Disorders, 3 :767-782 [DOI] [Details]
(2009) 'The effects of daily tact instruction on the emission of pure mands, tacts and conversational units in non-instructional settings by two preschool children with Autism'
Lydon, H., Healy, O., Leader, G, & Keohane, D.D. (2009) 'The effects of daily tact instruction on the emission of pure mands, tacts and conversational units in non-instructional settings by two preschool children with Autism'. Journal Of Speech And Language Pathology And Applied Behavior Analysis, 3.2-3.3 :35-46 [Details]
(2008) 'Three years of intensive applied behavior analysis: A case study'
Healy, O., O' Connor, J., Leader, G., & Kenny, N. (2008) 'Three years of intensive applied behavior analysis: A case study'. Journal Of Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention, :4-22 [Details]
(2008) 'The analysis and treatment of problem behavior evoked by auditory stimulation'
Devlin, S,Healy, O,Leader, G,Reed, P (2008) 'The analysis and treatment of problem behavior evoked by auditory stimulation'. Research In Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2 :671-680 [DOI] [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2007) 'Statistical Outcomes and Best Practice: A Reply'
Healy, O., Leader, G., Honan, R., Leslie, J. & Cullinan, V. (2007) 'Statistical Outcomes and Best Practice: A Reply'. The Irish Psychologist, [Details]
(2004) 'Relational frame theory and stimulus equivalence: Conceptual and procedural issues'
Barnes-Holmes, D., Barnes-Holmes, Y., Smeets, P.M., Cullinan, V., Leader, G. (2004) 'Relational frame theory and stimulus equivalence: Conceptual and procedural issues'. International Journal of Psychology and Psychological Therapy, 4 :181-214 [Details]
(2001) 'Matching-to-sample and respondent-type training as methods for producing equivalence relations: Isolating the critical variable'
Leader, G,Barnes-Holmes, D (2001) 'Matching-to-sample and respondent-type training as methods for producing equivalence relations: Isolating the critical variable'. Psychological Record, 51 :429-444 [Details]
(2001) 'Establishing fraction-decimal equivalence using a respondent-type training procedure'
Leader, G., Barnes-Holmes, D. (2001) 'Establishing fraction-decimal equivalence using a respondent-type training procedure'. The Psychological Record, 51 :151-165 [Details]
(2000) 'Establishing equivalence relations using a respondent type training procedure III'
Leader, G., Barnes-Holmes, D., & Smeets, P.M. (2000) 'Establishing equivalence relations using a respondent type training procedure III'. The Psychological Record, 50 :63-78 [Details]
(1997) 'Establishing stimulus classes in adults and children using a respondent-type training procedure: A follow-up study'
Smeets, PM,Leader, G,Barnes, D (1997) 'Establishing stimulus classes in adults and children using a respondent-type training procedure: A follow-up study'. Psychological Record, 47 :285-308 [Details]
(1996) 'Establishing equivalence relations using a respondent-type training procedure'
Leader, G., Barnes, D., Smeets. P.M. (1996) 'Establishing equivalence relations using a respondent-type training procedure'. The Psychological Record, 46 :685-706 [Details]

Book Chapters

  Year Publication
(2020) 'Gelotophobia and Autism'
Leader, G., & Mannion, A. (2020) 'Gelotophobia and Autism' In: Encyclopedia of Autism Spectrum Disorders (2nd ed). New York: Springer. [DOI] [Details]
(2019) 'Psychosis'
Mannion, A., White, K., Porter, E., Louw, J., Kirkpatrick, B., Gilroy, S.P., & Leader, G. (2019) 'Psychosis' In: Handbook of Intellectual Disabilities. Cham: Springer. [DOI] [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2016) 'Challenging Behaviors'
Leader. G.; Mannion, A. (2016) 'Challenging Behaviors' In: Handbook of Assessment and Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Cham: Springer. [DOI] [Details]
(2016) 'Gastrointestinal Disorders'
Leader, G., & Mannion, A (2016) 'Gastrointestinal Disorders' In: Comorbid Conditions Among Children with Autism Spectrum DIsorders. New York: Springer. [DOI] [Details]
(2010) 'Assessment of Rituals and Stereotypy'
Healy, O., & Leader, G. (2010) (2010) 'Assessment of Rituals and Stereotypy' In: International Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental DIsorders. New York: Springer. [Details]
(2009) 'Applied Behavior Analysis and the Treatment of Autism Spectrum Dsorders in the Republic of Ireland'
Healy, O., Leader, G., & Reed, P (2009) 'Applied Behavior Analysis and the Treatment of Autism Spectrum Dsorders in the Republic of Ireland' In: Advances in Medicine and Biology. London: Nova Science. [Details]
(2008) 'Early intensive behavioural intervention in the treatment of autism'
Leader, G., Healy, O. & OÕ Connor, J. (2008) 'Early intensive behavioural intervention in the treatment of autism' In: Behavioral Theories and Interventions for Autism. Arnold: London. [Details]
(1996) 'New Procedures for Establishing Emergent Matching Performances in Children and Adults:'
Leader, G., Barnes, D. (1996) 'New Procedures for Establishing Emergent Matching Performances in Children and Adults:' In: Stimulus Class Formation in Humans and Animals. North Holland: Elsevier. [Details]
(1996) '9 New Procedures for Establishing Emergent Matching Performances in Children and Adults: Implications for Stimulus Equivalence'
Barnes,D., Smeets, P. & Leader, G. (1996). (1996) '9 New Procedures for Establishing Emergent Matching Performances in Children and Adults: Implications for Stimulus Equivalence' In: Advances in Psychology. North Holland: Elsevier. [Details]

Conference Publications

  Year Publication
(2018) Sleep
Kirkpatrick, B., & Leader, G. (2018) Using assistive technology to support parents in the management of sleep problems experienced by children with autism spectrum disorder Sleep [Details]
(2018) 19th International Conference on Biomedical Applications of Electrical Impedance Tomography
Dunne, E; Santorelli, A; McGinley, B; O'Halloran; Leader, G; Porter, E (2018) EIT Image-Based Bladder State Classification for Nocturnal Enuresis 19th International Conference on Biomedical Applications of Electrical Impedance Tomography [Details]
(2017) Sleep Medicine
Kirkpatrick, B., & Leader, G. (2017) Qualitative study on parent’s perspective of the familial impact of living with a child with autism spectrum disorder who experiences insomnia Sleep Medicine [Details]
(2017) The Irish Psychologist
Mooney, A., & Leader, G. (2017) The co-occurrence of cerebral palsy and autism spectrum disorder in children and adolescents The Irish Psychologist [Details]
(2017) The Irish Psychologist
Mooney, A., & Leader, G. (2017) The co-occurrence of cerebral palsy and autism spectrum disorder in children and adolescents The Irish Psychologist [Details]
(2017) The Irish Psychologist
Hogan, A., Leader, G., & Mannion, A. (2017) An investigation of the age and severity of autism spectrum disorder diagnosis in children and adolescents with and without a co-occurring diagnosis The Irish Psychologist [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2016) Maternal diabetes in pregnancy and risk of autism spectrum disorder diagnosis in offspring
Brahm, M,Egan, AM,Carmondy, L,Leader, G,Dunne, FP (2016) IRISH JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCE Maternal diabetes in pregnancy and risk of autism spectrum disorder diagnosis in offspring , pp.395-395 [Details]
(2007) Third European Association for Behaviour Analysis Conference
Truzoli, R., Leader, G., & Read, P. (2007) Behaviour Analysis in Europe Third European Association for Behaviour Analysis Conference Milan: University of Milan Press, [Details]
(2007) Third European Association for Behaviour Analysis Conference
Truzoli, R., Leader, G., & Read, P. (2007) Proceedings of the Third European Association for Behaviour Analysis Conference. Edited Volume Third European Association for Behaviour Analysis Conference [Details]

Edited Books

  Year Publication
(2017) Social Inclusion, Lifestyle and Connected Health and Assistive Technology for Individuals with Intellectual Disability or Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Leader, G; Leahy, M; Harvey B (Ed.). (2017) Social Inclusion, Lifestyle and Connected Health and Assistive Technology for Individuals with Intellectual Disability or Autism Spectrum Disorder. Croatia: INTECH. [Details]

Conference Contributions

  Year Publication
(2020) 14th Annual Division of Behaviour Analysis Conference,
Caher, A., Leader, G. & Mannion, A. (2020) An investigation of comorbid psychopathology in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder and typically developing children and adolescents. [Poster Presentation], 14th Annual Division of Behaviour Analysis Conference, Online , 21-AUG-20. [Details]
(2020) 42nd Annual All-Ireland Psychology Student Congress,
Murray, A., Mannion, A., & Leader, G. (2020) Gaming disorder and Gelotophobia in Adults with High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder. [Poster Presentation], 42nd Annual All-Ireland Psychology Student Congress, University College Cork (Online) , 14-APR-20 - 24-APR-20. [Details]
(2019) 41st Annual All-Ireland Psychology Student Congress,
Maher, L., Leader, G., & Mannion, A. (2019) An investigation of challenging behaviour in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder and typically developing children and adolescents. [Oral Presentation], 41st Annual All-Ireland Psychology Student Congress, University College Dublin , 06-APR-19. [Details]
(2019) 41st Annual All-Ireland Psychology Student Congress,
Diffley, S., Leader, G., & Mannion, A. (2019) Sensory issues in children with autism spectrum disorder and typically developing children. [Oral Presentation], 41st Annual All-Ireland Psychology Student Congress, University College Dublin , 06-APR-19. [Details]
(2017) 43rd Annual Convention of Applied Behavior Analysis International,
Neil, N., Fiana, T., Mannion, A., Lynch, M., & Leader, G. (2017) Treatment use among parents of children with Down Syndrome: An internet survey. [Poster Presentation], 43rd Annual Convention of Applied Behavior Analysis International, Denver, Colorado , 28-MAY-17. [Details]
(2017) 11th Annual Conference of the Division of Behaviour Analysis,
Lynch, M., Mannion, A., Neil, N., Fiana, T., & Leader, G. (2017) Treatment use among parents of children with Down Syndrome: An internet survey. [Oral Presentation], 11th Annual Conference of the Division of Behaviour Analysis, Trinity College Dublin , 12-MAY-17. [Details]
(2017) 39th Annual All-Ireland Psychology Student Congress,
Hogan, A., Leader, G., & Mannion, A. (2017) An investigation of the age and severity of autism spectrum disorder diagnosis in children and adolescents with and without a co-occurring diagnosis. [Oral Presentation], 39th Annual All-Ireland Psychology Student Congress, Galway , 08-APR-17. [Details]
(2016) 10th Annual Conference of the Division of Behaviour Analysis,
Mannion, A., & Leader, G. (2016) An actigraphy and questionnaire-based investigation of sleep problems and other comorbid conditions in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder and their parents, and typically developing peers and their parents. [Oral Presentation], 10th Annual Conference of the Division of Behaviour Analysis, Maynooth , 11-JUN-16. [Details]
(2014) 8th Annual Conference of the Division of Behaviour Analysis,
Brahm, M., Leader, G., & Mannion, A. (2014) Environmental Risk Factors in Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Literature Review. [Poster Presentation], 8th Annual Conference of the Division of Behaviour Analysis, Athlone , 04-APR-14. [Details]
(2013) 7th Annual Conference of the Division of Behaviour Analysis,
Mannion, A., Leader, G., & Healy, O. (2013) An investigation of comorbid psychological disorders, sleep problems, gastrointestinal symptoms and epilepsy in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder. [Oral Presentation], 7th Annual Conference of the Division of Behaviour Analysis, Galway , 27-APR-13. [Details]
(2016) 10th Annual Conference of the Division of Behaviour Analysis,
Neil, N., Mannion, A., & Leader, G. (2016) Advancing Knowledge about the Nature and Consequences of Fragile X Syndrome in Ireland through a National Registry. [Oral Presentation], 10th Annual Conference of the Division of Behaviour Analysis, Maynooth , 11-JUN-16. [Details]
(2016) 10th Annual Conference of the Division of Behaviour Analysis,
Leader, G., Gallagher, L., O’ Reilly, J., Feighan, S., Kang, H.J., Neil, N., & Mannion, A. (2016) The Irish Autism Registry. [Oral Presentation], 10th Annual Conference of the Division of Behaviour Analysis, Maynooth , 11-JUN-16. [Details]
(2015) National Stakeholder Consultation for an Irish Registry for Autism and Related Neurodevelopmental Disorders. International Society for Autism Research,
Leader,G. (2015) Key note address. [Keynote Address], National Stakeholder Consultation for an Irish Registry for Autism and Related Neurodevelopmental Disorders. International Society for Autism Research, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA , 14-MAY-15 - 18-JUN-17. [Details]
(2014) Autism Spectrum Disorders: Developments in Research and Diagnosis,
Leader, G (2014) Keynote Address. [Conference Organising Committee Chairperson], Autism Spectrum Disorders: Developments in Research and Diagnosis, University College Dublin , 10-OCT-14. [Details]

Honours and Awards

  Year Title Awarding Body
2013 Adjunct Professor Michigan State University

Professional Associations

  Association Function From / To
International Association for Autism Research Association for Autism Researchers /
Psychological Association of Ireland Professional Association for Psychologists in Ireland /
Association for Behavior Analysis International Association for Behaviour Analysists /
European Association for Behaviour Analysis Association for Behaviour Analysts /

Committees

  Committee Function From / To
Programme Board M.Sc. in Applied Behaviour Analysis Chair /
School of Psychology Ethics Committee Committee member /

Employment

  Employer Position From / To
NUIG - School of Psychology Lecturer /

Education

  Year Institution Qualification Subject
1998 University College Cork PhD Psychology
1994 University College Cork Bachelor of Arts Psychology

Reviews

  Journal Role
Research In Autism Spectrum Disorders Reviewer
Autism Research Reviewer
Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders Reviewer
Journal Of Autism And Developmental Disorders Reviewer

Teaching Interests

I established Ireland’s first MSc programme in Applied Behaviour Analysis in 2006. The programme provides professional-level education in the field of applied behaviour analysis to practitioners and researchers seeking careers in the area of autism spectrum disorder and other disabilities. To date 120 students have graduated from this programme and are employed in a range services. The programme is accredited by the internationally recognised Behaviour Analyst Certification Board (BACB®). My teaching interests lie in the areas of Applied Behaviour Analysis and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Modules Taught

  Term/Year Module Title Module Code Subject / Desc
1st & 2nd Semester Research Dissertation PS520
1st Semester Applied Project 2 PS509
2nd Semester Research Methods and Design PS511
1st Semester Applied Behaviour Analysis PS334