PUBLICATIONS:

Books

Niolaki, G., Carr-Fanning, K., & Terzopoulos, A. (2023). Psychology and Educational Inclusion: Identifying and Supporting Children with Special Educational Needs. Berkshire, UK: Open University Press.

Book (in development)

Carr-Fanning, K. (in development). Gender, Identity, and Neurodiversity: The marginalisation of female students with special needs. Lived Places Publishing

Book Chapters

Carr-Fanning, K. (2024). Traversing the Intellectual Terrain: Do we need a Psychology of Education? In A. Lynam & C. McGuckin’s (eds) Contemporary Issues in the Psychology of Education. IGI Publishing: USA.

Carr-Fanning, K. (2023). The Psychology of Including Learners with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). In Niolaki, G., Carr-Fanning, K., & Terzopoulos, A. (Eds.). Psychology and Educational Inclusion: Identifying and Supporting Children with Special Educational Needs. Berkshire, UK: Open University Press.

Carr-Fanning, K. (2023). Understanding and responding to Social, Emotional, and Mental Health Needs in Schools. In Niolaki, G., Carr-Fanning, K., & Terzopoulos, A. (Eds.). Psychology and Educational Inclusion: Identifying and Supporting Children with Special Educational Needs. Berkshire, UK: Open University Press.

Carr-Fanning, K. & Curran, H. (2023). The Special and Inclusive Education Continuum: Understanding and responding to SEN. In Niolaki, G., Carr-Fanning, K., & Terzopoulos, A. (Eds.). Psychology and Educational Inclusion: Identifying and Supporting Children with Special Educational Needs. Berkshire, UK: Open University Press.

Curan, H. & Carr-Fanning, K. (2023). Understanding the Special and Inclusive Education Continuum: Policy, roles, and responsibilities. In Niolaki, G., Carr-Fanning, K., & Terzopoulos, A. (Eds.). Psychology and Educational Inclusion: Identifying and Supporting Children with Special Educational Needs. Berkshire, UK: Open University Press.

O’Síoráin, C.A., Carr-Fanning, K., & McGuckin, C. (2021). Well that’s another fine mess you got me into: The jargon of research. In C. Capewell (Eds.), Thinking Critically and Ethically about Research in Education. Oxfordshire, UK: Routledge

Carr-Fanning, K., & McGuckin, C. (2017). Developing creative methods for children’s voice. In SAGE cases in methodology: A unique collection of over 500 case studies for use in the teaching of research methods (pp. 2-20). DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4135/9781473958036. London, Sage Publications Ltd. (ISBN: 9781446273050 [Online], ISBN: 9781473958036 [Print]).

Research Reports

Senior, J., Symonds, J., Xie, H., Carr-Fanning, K., Bhreathnach, L., Devine, D., Sloan, S., Martinez Sainz, G., O’Connor, R., Hayes, D., & Downey, S., (2023) The continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the education of children with special educational needs: Report 2. University College Dublin.

Whelan, M., Bahia, N., Carr-Fanning, K., Ponting, S., & McShane, B. (2021). Communities Uncovered: Researching Community Needs in Coventry, Warwickshire and Solihull. Birmingham: Heart of England.

Carr-Fanning, K. et al. (2014). The Real Voices Report. Brussels: ADHD Alliance for Change.

Carr-Fanning, K. (2011). A to Zee of ADHD. Dublin: HADD Ireland.

Journal Articles

Car-Fanning, K. (2023). Meaning-making within Inclusion: Exploring parents, teachers, and students lay theories of ADHD and their impact on inclusive practice. Journal of Research in Special Educational Needs (JORSEN). https://doi.org/10.1111/1471-3802.12617

Carr-Fanning, K., & McGuckin, C. (2022). “I Find It Really Difficult to Control Myself Too”: A Qualitative Study of the Effects on the Family Dynamic When Parent and Child Have ADHD. Education Sciences, 12(11), 758.

Carr-Fanning, K. (2020). The Right to Dignity or Disorder? The Case for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Diversity. Studies in Arts and Humanities, 6(1), 14-30.

Carr-Fanning, K. & Mc Guckin, C. (2018). The powerless or the empowered?: Exploring stakeholders’ experiences of diagnosis and treatment for ADHD. Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine, 35(3), 203-212.

Carr-Fanning, K., and McGuckin, C. (2015). Telling Mice about life in an elephant’s shoes: Lessons learnt from students with ADHD about creative spaces for voice. Trinity Education Papers, 4.

Carr-Fanning, K., Mc Guckin, C., & Shevlin, M. (2013). Using student voice to escape the spider’s web: A methodological approach to de-victimizing students with ADHD. Trinity Education Papers, 2, 85-111. ISSN: 2009-6003. Available at: http://hdl.handle.net/2262/66820.

Conference Papers

Whelan, M., Carr-Fanning, K., Bahia, N., Ponting, S., McShane, B. (2023, September 13-16). Communities Uncovered: Explore the need for a trauma-informed informal education in communities in Coventry, Birmingham, and Warwickshire. [Paper presentation]. British Educational Research Association (BERA) Conference 2023, Aston University, Birmingham, England.

Carr-Fanning, K., Quirke, M., Shaimakhanova, D., McGuckin, C. (2023, September 13-16). Women with ADHD in Education – “Slowly dissolving” [Paper presentation]. British Educational Research Association (BERA) Conference 2023, Aston University, Birmingham, England.

Carr-Fanning, K., Quirke, M., Shaimakhanova, D. McGuckin, C. (2023, August 22-25). ‘I’ve been Framed’: Empowerment, Education, and Woman with ADHD [Paper presentation]. European Conference on Educational Research (ECER), Glasgow, Scotland.

Carr-Fanning, K., Quirke, M., Shaimakhanova, D. McGuckin, C. (2023, July 3-6). “I call it fizzing like bath bombs, and you’re slowly dissolving”: Exploring the educational journeys of woman with ADHD [Paper presentation]. European Congress of Psychology, Brighton, England.

Carr-Fanning, K. (2022, October 27). ADHD in Woman: Relationships, Workplaces, and Empowerment [Paper presentation]. Understanding Experiences, ADHD Europe, Virtual Conference.

Carr-Fanning, K. (2022, October 19-21). Empowering girls with ADHD in Education [Paper presentation]. Enabling Opportunities, International ADHD Conference, Virtual Conference.

Carr-Fanning, K., Rihtman, T., Csakvari, J., & O’Siorain, C.A. (2021, September). Embracing Everyone: An exploration of the importance of relational approaches in inclusive early childhood education [Paper presentation]. British Educational Research Association (BERA) Conference 2021. Virtual conference.

Carr-Fanning, K. (2019, November 16). Developing resiliency in adolescence with special needs [Paper presentation]. Unlocking the Potential of Neurodiverse Learners, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium.

Csákvári, J., Carr-Fanning, K., & Rihtman, T. (2019, October 25). Parenting and pedagogical manuals: Looking at the evidence [Paper presentation]. Helping Hand Conference: Small Changes, Big Impact, ELTE University, Budapest, Hungary.

Carr-Fanning, K. (2019, September). ‘The child who behaves like a Roma’: Understanding the impact of culture and stigma with ADHD. CARE (Collaborative ADHD Research and Education) conference, O’Brien Centre for Science, UCD, Ireland.

Carr-Fanning, K. (2019, May 22). The ADHD Effect: Understanding the outcomes of ADHD. Keynote address at the Changing Lives Initiative, Queens University Belfast, Northern Ireland.

Carr-Fanning, K. (2019). Developing Resiliency in Adolescence with Special Needs, at the Unlocking the Potential of Neurodiverse Learners conference, on the 16^th November 2019, in Brussels, Belgium.

Csákvári, J., Carr-Fanning, K., & Rihtman, T. (2019). Parenting and pedagogical manuals: Looking at the evidence, at the Helping Hand Conference: Small Changes, Big Impact, on the 25^th October 2019 in ELTE University, Budapest, Hungary.

Carr-Fanning, K. (2019, May). The ADHD Effect: Understanding the Outcomes of ADHD. Keynote address at the Changing Lives Initiative conference, on the 22^nd May 2019 in Queens University Belfast, Northern Ireland.

Carr-Fanning, K. (2017, October). How do we do children’s voice? A practical approach to participatory working with children with ADHD. In symposium Hellenic Interdisciplinary Conference on ADHD. Symposium conducted by the Hellenic Society of the Study of ADHD in Athens Greece.

Carr-Fanning, K. (2017, October). What happens when parent and child have ADHD? A qualitative study into the familial impact of ADHD. In symposium Hellenic Interdisciplinary Conference on ADHD. Symposium conducted by the Hellenic Society of the Study of ADHD in Athens Greece.

Carr-Fanning, K. (2017, September). How have we managed to do so well? A focus on strengths- and skills-based working with children with ADHD. Keynote speaker at Dublin North West Partnership (DNWP) symposium on the 20^th September 2017 in Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT) Grangegorman, Dublin, Ireland.

Carr-Fanning, K. (2017, September). What is (and is not) ADHD> In symposium, Dublin North West Partnership (DNWP) symposium on the 20^th September 2017 in Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT) Grangegorman, Dublin, Ireland.

Carr-Fanning, K. (2016, November). Positive Education for Learners with ADHD. Keynote speaker at Irish Association for Teachers in Special Education (IATSE). Symposium conducted at the Drumcondra Education Centre, St. Patrick’s College of Teacher Education, Drumcondra, Dublin 9, Ireland.

Carr-Fanning, K. (2016, November). Practical solutions to everyday ADHD problems: Strategies for parents and teachers. In symposium 8^th ADHD, ASC & LD Awareness Conference. Symposium conducted at BC Fellowship Hall, Lange Eikstraat 76-78, 1970 Wezembeek-Oppem, Brussels, Belgium.

Carr-Fanning, K. (2016, November). Let’s stop focusing on what’s wrong and let’s build what’s strong: Building resiliency in children with ADHD. In symposium 8^th ADHD, ASC & LD Awareness Conference. Symposium conducted at BC Fellowship Hall, Lange Eikstraat 76-78, 1970 Wezembeek-Oppem, Brussels, Belgium.

Carr-Fanning, K. (2016, October). “Nobody Understands” My ADHD: A Qualitative Exploration of the Irish Experience of Diagnosis and Treatment. The Inaugural International Conference of the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry UCD, “The ADHD Tsunami”? Global Perspectives. The George Moore Auditorium, O’Brien Centre for Science University College Dublin, Ireland.

Carr-Fanning, K. (2016, July). Constructing positive education with students with ADHD: A mixed methods student voice study. In symposium, Education and Childhood Studies: Research, Practice, and Impact. Symposium conducted at the School of Education and Continuing Studies, Portsmouth University, UK.

Carr-Fanning, K. (2016, June). The flipped classroom: A CU case study. In symposium, Creating Better Futures: Innovation in Higher Education. Symposium conducted at Coventry University, UK.

Carr-Fanning, K. (2015, July). Lay Theories of ADHD and the Can’t – won’t Phenomena: A Multi-voice Perspective on the Meaning of ADHD and Behaviour in Practice. In symposium Children and Childhoods Conference. Symposium conducted at the University Campus Suffolk, UK.

Carr-Fanning, K. (2015, May). Voices of experience: A qualitative study of stress, emotion, and coping in the lived experiences of children with ADHD. In symposium, 6^th World Congress on ADHD: From Child to Adult Disorder. Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre (SECC), Exhibition Way, Glasgow, Scotland.

Carr-Fanning, K. (2014, November). “It’s better to build strong children, than to fix broken adults”: Using a Strengths-Based Approach when working with Children with ADHD & LD. In symposium 6^th ADHD, ASC & LD Awareness Conference, Thinking Outside the Box. Symposium conducted at BC Fellowship Hall, Lange Eikstraat 76-78, 1970 Wezembeek-Oppem, Brussels, Belgium.

Carr-Fanning, K. (2014, September). Listening to and Hearing ADHD Voice. In symposium The Real Voices Report. Symposium conducted at Radisson Blu Hotel, Idaliestraat 35, Elsene, Belgium, Brussels.

Carr-Fanning, K. (2014, June). How mice learnt to ask elephants meaningful questions: Co-constructing a space for voice in consultation with students with ADHD. In symposium the 2^nd annual inter-university symposium, Inclusive Research and Education: Opportunities and Challenges. Symposium conducted at the University of Northampton, Northhamptonshire, Great Britain, UK.

Carr-Fanning, K. (2014, June). “Find out what works, and do more of that”: Finding inclusive solutions using student voice. In symposium at the 5^th annual research conference, at the Centre for Education and Research, the University of Northampton, Northhamptonshire, Great Britain, UK.

Carr-Fanning, K., & Mc Guckin, C. (2014, June). “Change your world by changing your words”: Communication and collaborative problem-solving when including students with ADHD. In symposium at the Irish Association for Teachers in Special Education (IATSE) Conference, Relationships – Learning Together. Symposium conducted at St. Patrick’s College, Millbourne Avenue, Dublin 9, Ireland.

Carr-Fanning, K., & Mc Guckin, C. (2014, April). “There’s nothing so wrong with you that what’s right with you can’t fix”: Constructing inclusive solutions using student voice. In symposium at the Educational Studies Association of Ireland (ESAI) Conference, Imagining and Innovating for Sustainable Futures: Education in Challenging Times. Symposium conducted at the Sheraton Hotel, Gleeson Street, Athlone, Co. Westmeath, Ireland.

Carr-Fanning, K. (2013, November). Making the invisible visible: Listening to the experiences of young people coping with ADHD in Ireland. In symposium at the Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder’s (CHADD) Annual International Conference on ADHD, Meeting the ADHD Challenge. Symposium conducted Hyatt Regency Crystal City, Washington D.C., USA.

Carr-Fanning, K. (2013, June). “Learning from experience”: What stakeholders can teach us about including students with ADHD. In symposium at the Irish Association of Teachers in Special Education (IATSE), Back to Basics. Symposium conducted at St. Patrick’s College, Millbourne Avenue, Dublin 9, Ireland.

Carr-Fanning, K. (2013, June). Whose problem is this? Listening to the many faces and voices of ADHD. In symposium Post-Graduate Research Conference. Symposium conducted at Trinity College Dublin, College Green, Dublin 2, Ireland.

Carr-Fanning, K. (2013, April). Listening to ADHD Voice: Patients experience and empowerment. In symposium the Expert White Paper on ADHD. Symposium conducted at Raddison Blu Hotel, Idaliestraat 35, Elsene, Belgium, Brussels.

Carr-Fanning, K. & Mc Guckin, C. (2013, March). Coping with the inclusion of ADHD: The perceptions and experiences of key stakeholders. In symposium at the Education Studies Association of Ireland (ESAI) conference, Educational Policy in Changing Times: Consultation, Implementation and Impact. The Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa Limerick: Ennis Road, Limerick, Ireland.

Carr-Fanning, K. (2012, June). There’s nothing so wrong with you that what’s right with you could fix: Exploring the competencies in young people with ADHD. In symposium Post-Graduate Research Conference (PGRC), Now that’s What I Research. Symposium conducted at Trinity College Dublin, College Green, Dublin 2, Ireland.

Carr-Fanning, K. (2011, September). Emotions, relationships, and ADHD. In symposium HADD Ireland conference, Adult ADHD. Dublin, Ireland.

Carr-Fanning, K. (2011, June). The many faces of ADHD: Exploring the multiple perspectives of inattention. In symposium Post-Graduate Research Conference (PGRC). Symposium conducted at Trinity College Dublin, College Green, Dublin 2, Ireland.

Carr-Fanning, K. (2011, April). Learning to live with ADHD in young adulthood. In symposium HADD Ireland conference, Adult ADHD. Dublin, Ireland.

Mc Guckin, C., Purdy, N., & Carr-Fanning, K. (2011, April). Do trainee teachers need ‘reasonable accommodations’ regarding disablist bullying in their education? In symposium at the Educational Studies Association of Ireland (ESAI) conference, Partnerships: Relationships of Educational Purpose. Church of Ireland College of Education, Dublin, Ireland.

Purdy, N., Mc Guckin, C., & Carr-Fanning, K. (2011, April). Disablist bullying: An investigation of student teachers’ knowledge and confidence. In symposium at the Irish Association of Teachers in Special Education (IATSE) conference, Teaching & Learning – Forging Ahead. Symposium conducted at St. Patrick’s College, Millbourne Avenue, Dublin 9, Ireland.

Purdy, N., Mc Guckin, C., & Carr-Fanning, K. (2011, April). Disablist bullying: An investigation of student teachers’ knowledge and confidence. In symposium at the British Psychological Society (Northern Ireland Branch) conference. Symposium conducted Co. Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. Proceedings of the British Psychological Society (ISBN: 1350-472X).

Carr-Fanning, K. (2010, October). Understanding co-morbidity: The co-occurrence of difficulties / disabilities / disorders. In symposium at the Spectrum Alliance conference, Common Themes: Strategies for Managing Co-occurring Conditions. Symposium conducted at the Red Cow Inn, Naas Road, Dublin 22, Ireland. Retrieved from, http://www.spectrumalliance.ie/userfiles/file/Kate%20Carr%20Fanning%20Co-morbidity%20Handout.pdf

Carr-Fanning, K. (2009, March). ADHD and anger management: Understanding anger and how to manage it. In symposium at the HADD Ireland conference. Dublin, Ireland. Retrieved from http://www.hadd.ie/userfiles/file/Anger%20managment%20hand-out%2027%20April%202009.pdf