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Dr. Claire Griffin is a Chartered Educational Psychologist and Assistant Professor in Educational and Developmental Psychology at Mary Immaculate College, Limerick, Ireland. She is programme leader of the B.Ed in Education and Psychology programme and placement supervisor of trainee Educational Psychologists and trainee teachers. Claire’s PhD research focused on the preparedness and deployment of Special Needs Assistants (SNAs) when supporting pupils’ behavioural care needs and independence development in mainstream primary schools in Ireland. Since graduating, Claire has continued research in this area, with particular interest in evidence-based frameworks and procedures to enhance pupil outcomes. Claire is currently a member of the Steering Group of the SNA Workforce Development Plan in Ireland. She has previously worked on national and regional research projects in Ireland and has been recipient of a range of teaching and research awards.