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William Farr is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Education, University of Cambridge, and a Fellow at St. Edmund's College. He has a PhD in Psychology and Human Computer Interaction from the University of Sussex, obtained in 2011. With over 20 years of experience as a primary school teacher, he has worked in various roles, including Deputy Head and Special Educational Needs Coordinator. His research interests lie in autism, neurodisability, and neurodiversity, focusing on the use of digital tools and AI for diagnosis and therapy. He is actively involved in collaborative research projects aimed at improving diagnostic pathways for children with autism. With a strong involvement in national policy, he has contributed as an invited expert in several initiatives to enhance autism assessment services across the UK. William is also a member of various professional organizations, including the British Academy Childhood Disability and the International Society for Virtual Reality. His recent publications cover topics such as the evaluation of autism service delivery and the development of quality-of-life measures for autistic children. Currently, he supervises postgraduate PhD students and teaches undergraduate courses related to education and psychology.
University of Cambridge • Cambridge, ENG
Research and teaching in the field of education with a focus on autism and neurodisability.
St. Edmund's College, University of Cambridge • Cambridge, ENG
Engagement with educational initiatives and research in a collegiate setting.
Brighton Sussex Medical School • Brighton, ENG
Involvement in clinical research projects related to childhood disabilities.
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