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Research outputs per year
Personal profile
Biography
I graduated from the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid with a BSc in Psychology in 1995. Since 1997, after moving to the UK I have had various posts, all relating to autism research and developmental psychology at the University of Kent, the University of Durham, York St John College and the University of the West of England until I took up my post at the University of Portsmouth in September 2008. I am the founder of the Autism Centre for Research on Employment, which was set up in collaboration with four local authorities and funded by the Department of
Health to enhance employment opportunities for autistic people.
Research Interests
My main research interests fall within the area of cognitive development with a particular focus on how socio-cultural factors affect cognitive development in autism. Recently, my research has focused on documenting the heterogeneity of cognitive profiles across domains and across development. The aim of this research is to inform personalised
care plans for autistic children and adults. You can view my publications here.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Mental health in autistic adults: key stages in the journey from experiencing psychological distress to recovery
Beckwith, A. & Lopez, B., 1 Jun 2025, In: Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders. 124, 11 p., 202584.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Autistic students’ experiences, opportunities and challenges in Higher Education in Singapore: a qualitative study: A Qualitative Study
Lim, E., Wong, S., Gurbuz, E., Kapp, S. K., López, B. & Magiati, I., 10 Aug 2023, In: Education Sciences. 13, 8, 18 p., 818.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Beyond reliability in first impressions research: considering validity and the need to “mix it up with folks”
Satchell, L., Jaeger, B., Jones, A. L., Lopez, B. & Schild, C., 17 Nov 2023, In: Social Psychological Bulletin. 18, p. 1-21Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Preverbal infants produce more protophones with artificial objects compared to natural objects
Gibson, V., Somogyi, E., Nomikou, I., Taylor, D., Lopez, B., Mulenga, I. C. & Davila Ross, M., 20 Jun 2023, In: Scientific Reports. 13, 10 p., 9969.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Social attention patterns of autistic and non-autistic adults when viewing real versus reel people
López, B., Gregory, N. J. & Freeth, M., 1 Nov 2023, In: Autism. 27, 8, p. 2372 - 2383 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Datasets
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Dataset for Klimantaki & Lopez
Lopez, B. (Creator), University of Portsmouth, 4 Sept 2024
DOI: 10.17029/1563626f-3e44-4ae3-8222-d1a73b1ac18a
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Empowering youth to lead the (re-)development of recreational spaces: Examining the impact on wellbeing and psychosocial development
Middleton, T. (PI), Miller-Dicks, M. (CoI), Stebbings, J. (CoI), Fasulo, A. (Team Member), Wagstaff, C. (Team Member), Lopez, B. (Team Member), Robazza, G. (Team Member) & Sabine, A. (Team Member)
2/10/23 → 31/08/26
Project: Research
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Unpacking the profiling discussion of the Neurodiversity Profiling Tool: A convergent analysis of interaction, care giver experience and profile outcomes
Nomikou, I. (PI), Fasulo, A. (CoI) & Lopez, B. (CoI)
19/08/23 → 14/08/25
Project: Research
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Supporting autistic students through university using a collaborative participatory research approach
Gurbuz, E. (PI), Kapp, S. (CoI) & Lopez, B. (CoI)
1/04/21 → 1/03/24
Project: Research
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Activities
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Speaker at the University of Cambridge
Lopez, B. (Speaker)
20 Jul 2022Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Autism (Journal)
Lopez, B. (Peer reviewer)
4 May 2022Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial activity
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BPS Seminar series: The double empathy problem: Implications for autistic university students
Lopez, B. (Chair)
17 Mar 2022Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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Speaker at the Westminster Health Forum
Lopez, B. (Speaker)
23 Feb 2022Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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PhD external examiner
Lopez, B. (Examiner)
15 Nov 2021Activity: Examination and External Supervision types › Examination
Prizes
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Award for Outstanding Professional Services
Lopez, B. (Recipient), 1 Mar 2016
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Press/Media
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Helping people on autism spectrum find work
12/04/19 → 25/04/19
2 Media contributions
Press/Media: Research cited
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A new school to be built in the city for 40 children with autism
26/01/18
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert comment
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