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Education/Academic qualification
Psychology, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Nature, autism, and COVID: Exploring perceptions of nature’s relationship with wellbeing in diverse groups, University of Cambridge
Award Date: 9 Dec 2022
Autism, Master of Science, University of Strathclyde
Award Date: 22 Nov 2019
Special Education, Bachelor of Arts, Elon University
Award Date: 19 May 2018
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Exploratory analysis of inter-connected factors related to secondary school absenteeism: Caregivers’ perspectives
Carrick, A., Chen, R., Littlefair, D., Friedman, S., Mulholland, K., Hudson, K., Graham, P. L., Davies, C., Barker, L. & Cordier, R., 2026, In: International Journal of Educational Research. 136, p. 1-16 16 p., 102901.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Space to be myself: Getting play and breaktimes right for neurodivergent pupils
Gibson, J. & Friedman, S., 22 Dec 2025, It Takes All Kinds of Minds: Fostering Neurodivergent Thriving at School. Davis, R., O’Neill, C. & Fletcher-Watson, S. (eds.). 1st ed. Routledge, p. 20-34 15 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Forest School in the early years
Friedman, S. & Barrable, A., 8 Aug 2025, (E-pub ahead of print) Families, Pre-School Sport, and Physical Activity: Critical Perspectives. Velija, P. & Allen-Baker, G. (eds.). 1 ed. Routledge, 14 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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What autistic-led theories mean for education
Murray, F. & Friedman, S., Jul 2025, Applications and Practices for Empowering Neurodivergent Learners. Waldock, K. E. & Keates, N. (eds.). IGI Global, p. 1-24 24 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review
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Moving towards inclusion and connection: Practitioners’ conceptualisations of walking pedagogy
Friedman, S., Morrison, S. & Rickards, A., 11 Mar 2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Children's Geographies. p. 1-15 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Projects
- 2 Finished
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Menstrual Health, Physical Activity and Mental Wellbeing
Fawkner, S. (Principal Investigator), Fitzsimons, C. (Co-investigator), Stewart, T. (Co-investigator) & Friedman, S. (Co-investigator)
3/03/25 → 28/02/26
Project: Consultancy
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Understanding food provision and eating environments in English special schools: Assessment of nutritional quality of meals, and challenges in ideal provision and eating environments
Friedman, S. (Principal Investigator)
1/08/24 → 25/04/25
Project: Research
Press/Media
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Phones and other tech can enhance teens' connection to nature Samantha Friedman, University of Edinburgh
28/08/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research