Professor of Learning Disability
University of Ulster - Jordanstown

Tel: 0044 28 9036 8889
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Email: r.mcconkey@ulster.ac.uk
Web: http://www.science.ulster.ac.uk/inr/staff/r.mcconkey.html
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Research interests

Our Centre for Developmental Disabilities and Child Health Research has three main strands of work:
1. Vulnerability in Children and adolescents
This includes issues such as:
Improving the life outcomes fo r young people leaving care.
Family support and the needs of carers.
Development of communication and social skills.
Building self-esteem and resilience .
 
2. Promoting the Health & Wellbeing of People with Developmental Disabilities
This includes:
Health ageing.
Accessing healthcare services
Enhancing emotional well-being
Health promotion strategies for vulnerable groups and their carers.
 
3. Social Inclusion and Advocacy
Topics will include:
Sports and leisure
Education options and choices
Accommodation and Employment options
Citizenship and participation in decision-making.
 
A listing of publications. descriptions of past and ongoing research projects are available from Roy McConkey: r.mcconkey@ulster.ac.uk