Shauna Clune
Current or Previous Roles: Assistant Clinical Psychologist and former UAE Netball and Rugby Player.
Keynote: Shauna speaks about how neuroinclusive practices in sport can serve as a transformative tool for change, promoting well-being and creating lasting, impactful change for neurodivergent individuals by improving their self-esteem, reducing isolation, and fostering a sense of belonging.
Shauna Clune’s Bio
Shauna is an Assistant Clinical Psychologist working in a Neurodevelopmental Team in CAMHS, NHS, where she focuses on supporting neurodivergent individuals through assessments, interventions, and psychoeducation. Her work emphasizes understanding the neurodevelopmental differences in information processing, sensory integration, social interaction, and communication, while also advocating for neurodiversity and validating the experiences of the neurodivergent community.
Growing up in seven different countries, Shauna's passion for sport led her to represent the UAE in both U18 Netball and Rugby. She recognizes the positive impact of sport on young people’s lives, especially for neurodivergent individuals who often face challenges such as low mood, isolation, and low self-esteem. With her own background in competitive sport, she understands the systems and cultures of elite sports and believes that neuroinclusive practices in sport can serve as a transformative tool for change, promoting well-being and creating lasting, impactful change for neurodivergent individuals.
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