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Qualifications
B.Ed. Primary Education
BSc Psychology (Accredited by the PSI)
MRes Masters by Research in Psychology
Preventative Interventions for young people with Intellectual Disabilities who engage in inappropriate or Harmful Sexual Behaviour (HSB). (Due to complete June 2023.)
Graduate Member of the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI)
Work Experience
Education
Special Class Teacher, Primary and Secondary Level. (2009-2021)
School Designated Liaison Person (DLP, Child Protection). (2014-2019)
School Designated Liaison Person (DLP, Child Protection). (2014-2019)
Psychology
Assistant Psychologist. National service for children and young people who engage in Harmful Sexual Behaviour and their families. (2022-present)
Assistant Psychologist. Primary Care Child and Family Psychology Service. (2021-2022)
Part-time Tutor in Psychology. Mary Immaculate College, Limerick. (2022-Present)
Assistant Psychologist. Primary Care Child and Family Psychology Service. (2021-2022)
Part-time Tutor in Psychology. Mary Immaculate College, Limerick. (2022-Present)
Publications
TUSLA. (2021). "Clare School Avoidance Toolkit’.
Contributing author (Susan Quain,
HSE Clinical Psychology Department)
HSE Clinical Psychology Department)
Quain S., Ryan P. (2022). NOTA News, Issue 91
"Inappropriate and harmful sexual behaviours among pupils in Irish special schools: An exploration of special school staff experiences of managing HSB".
Conference Presentations
National Organisation for the treatment of Abusers (NOTA) 2023, Leeds
Quain, S., Ryan P (2023, May 3-5). A Mixed Methods Study measuring the outcomes of a sexual health program designed to reduce incidents of Harmful Sexual Behaviour in a special school setting.
National Organisation for the treatment of Abusers (NOTA) 2022, Leeds
“Inappropriate and harmful sexual behaviours among pupils in special schools: An exploration of staff experiences.”
PSI ECG 2022, Galway
“The use of psychological interventions in the treatment of harmful sexual behaviour in young people with intellectual disabilities: a systematic review.”
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