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Overview
Profile summary
Lecturer in Early Childhood Studies
Programme leader for PgCert Education: Autism
Teaching interests
Developmental psychology
Autism and related conditions
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Academic qualifications
PhD Conditional reasoning in autism spectrum disorder: activation and integration of knowledge and belief, University of Plymouth
… → 2010
BSc Psychology, Open University
… → 2005
MA Fine Art, De Montfort University
… → 1999
Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) Early Years
… → 1993
BA Anthropology and Visual Studies
… → 1987
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A randomised controlled trial to evaluate the effectiveness and cost effectiveness of SAFE, an intervention for families of autistic children
Stancer, B. (PI - Principal Investigator), Vassallo, T. (CoI - Co-Investigator), Thompson, T. (CoI - Co-Investigator), Allgar, V. (CoI - Co-Investigator) & Georgeson, J. (CoI - Co-Investigator)
NHS National Institute for Health Research
1/10/25 → 31/08/29
Project: Research
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Project to advance expertise of Systemic Practitioners in Attachment based interventions
Stancer, B. (PI - Principal Investigator), Dallos, R. (PI - Principal Investigator) & Holmes, S. (CoI - Co-Investigator)
17/02/22 → 5/06/24
Project: Research
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SAFE Knowledge Exchange supporting workforce development in Psychotherapy
Stancer, B. (PI - Principal Investigator), Dallos, R. (CoI - Co-Investigator) & Rajkovic, A. (CoI - Co-Investigator)
4/10/24 → …
Project: Other
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Implementation study
Stancer, B. (PI - Principal Investigator), Dallos, R. (PI - Principal Investigator) & Holmes, S. (CoI - Co-Investigator)
20/01/25 → …
Project: Other
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SAFE practice guidance and brief manual revised
Stancer, B. & Dallos, R., 2026, University of Plymouth.Research output: Other contribution › peer-review
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The Meaning of the Child in Families Living with a Child Diagnosed with Autism: Security, Exploration and Therapy.
Stancer, B., Dallos, R. & Grey, B., 24 Dec 2025, The Meaning of the Child Interview: How to Understand Parent-Child Relationships and Plan Intervention from how Parents Talk about their Children . Grey, B. (ed.). Switzerland: Palgrave Macmillan (Palgrave texts in Counselling and Psychotherapy Series)Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Covid stories: A narrative exploration of experiences of the pandemic among members of an academic research group
Stancer, B., Georgeson, J., Bagchi, S., Myhill, C., Gulliver, K., Vassallo, T., Andrews, M., TUMKAYA, G. S., Southall, V. & Merk, R., 22 Apr 2024, In: Human Systems: Therapy, Culture and Attachments. 4, 3, p. 142-162 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Anger without a voice, anger without a solution: Parent–child triadic processes and the experience of caring for a child with a diagnosis of autism
Dallos, R., Grey, B. & Stancer, R., Feb 2023, In: Human Systems: Therapy, Culture and Attachments. 3, 1, p. 51-71Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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SAFE, a Manualised Version of Attachment Narrative Therapy Designed for Families of Children with an Autism Diagnosis.
Stancer, R. & McKenzie, R., 1 Feb 2023, Attachment Narrative Therapy: Applications and Developments. Dallos, R. (ed.). Vol. 0. p. 139-160 21 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
Activities
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Association of Family Therapy
Stancer, B. (Participant)
25 Sept 2025Activity: Event organisation or participation › Attending external event or training
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Constructivist Psychotherapy Conference, Serbia.
Stancer, B. (Participant)
2026Activity: Event organisation or participation › Attending external event or training
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National Autism Practitioner Network Conference, Kings College London: Psychological Therapies to treat co-occurring mental health conditions in autistic people across the lifespan
Stancer, B. (Participant)
21 Oct 2025Activity: Event organisation or participation › Attending external event or training
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11th Conference of the European Family Therapy Association (EFTA)
Stancer, B. (Participant)
2022Activity: Event organisation or participation › Attending external event or training
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Westminster Education Forum: Next steps for SEND Provision in England
Stancer, B. (Participant)
2024Activity: Event organisation or participation › Attending external event or training
Media stories
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A toolkit for everyday life for families of autistic children
15/03/18
1 Media contribution
Media story
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A randomised controlled trial to evaluate the effectiveness and cost effectiveness of SAFE
1/10/24
1 Media contribution
Media story
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Theses
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Conditional reasoning in autism spectrum disorder: activation and integration of knowledge and belief.
Stancer, B. (Author), Handley, S. (Director of Studies (First Supervisor)) & Evans, J. (Other Supervisor), 2010Student thesis: PhD
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