Personal profile
Research interests
- Inclusion;
- Additional Educational Needs;
- Autism;
- Psychology of religion;
- Early childhood development;
- Early intervention;
- Literacy development;
- Mental health and wellbeing of children;
- Trauma-informed approaches to working with children;
- Strengths-based approaches to practice.
Education/Academic qualification
Educational and Child Psychology, Professional Doctorate (ProfDoc)
Award Date: 21 Jun 2022
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
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):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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An Exploration of the Relationships Between Mental Wellbeing and Religion Amongst Students Attending Post-Primary Schools in Ireland
Mannion, L., Harmon, M. & O’Brien, T., 22 Jun 2025, In: Journal of Religion and Health. 64, 3, p. 1607-1625 19 p., i3951.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Looking towards the future: the potential of precision teaching in the work of the educational psychologist in Ireland
Griffin, C. & Mannion, L., 18 Apr 2025, In: Tizard Learning Disability Review. 30, 1, p. 26-30 5 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
3 Citations (Scopus) -
Exploring the relationships between psychological wellbeing, religiosity and religious coping among post-primary school students in Ireland
Mannion, L., Harmon, M. & O’Brien, T., 19 May 2024, In: Irish Educational Studies. 44, 3, p. 497-520 24 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The use of strengths-based approaches, Personal Construct Psychology (PCP) techniques and psychoeducation about autism with an adolescent in a post-primary school context in the Republic of Ireland: A practitioner report
Mannion, L., Mar 2024, In: Journal of Psychologists and Counsellors in Schools. 34, 1, p. 110-119 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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How effective is the Parents Plus Early Years Programme in promoting positive outcomes?
Mannion, L., 16 Jun 2023, In: Educational Psychology in Practice. 39, 4, p. 389-402 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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The use of Precision Teaching as an intervention for improving the skill acquisition of children with autism
Mannion, L., 7 Feb 2022, In: Educational Psychology in Practice. 38, 1, p. 57-74 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
3 Citations (Scopus) -
Precision teaching through Irish: effects on isolated sight word reading fluency and contextualised reading fluency
Mannion, L. & Griffin, C., 3 Jul 2018, In: Irish Educational Studies. 37, 3, p. 391-410 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
15 Citations (Scopus) -
Precision teaching: Supporting formative assessment for children with autism spectrum disorder
Mannion, L. & Griffin, C., 2018, In: REACH: Journal of Inclusive Education in Ireland. 31, 2, p. 142-154 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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Exploring the relationships between psychological wellbeing, religiosity and religious coping amongst adolescents at Senior Cycle level in Irish post-primary schools: an empirical enquiry
Mannion, L., 29 Sep 2023Research output: Types of Thesis › Doctoral Thesis
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A Digital Precision Teaching Intervention in the Primary School Classroom: Effects on Irish Reading Fluency
Mannion, L. & Griffin, C., 2020, In: Children's Research Network Digest. p. 12-15 3 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Activities
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'Beyond wellbeing': Exploring the relationship between religion and wellbeing amongst students at post-primary level
Mannion, L. (Speaker)
2025Activity: Conference Presentations, Speaking Events & Workshops › Invited talk
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Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) in Irish Mainstream Primary Schools: Staff Experiences and Inclusive Practices
Mannion, L. (Examiner - Doctorate)
2024Activity: Examination & Postgraduate Supervision › Examination
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Working with Pupils with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties in Irish Primary Schools: Teachers’ Perspectives
Mannion, L. (Supervisor - Taught Masters)
2023 → 2024Activity: Examination & Postgraduate Supervision › Examination
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‘Beyond wellbeing’: Exploring the relationships between psychological wellbeing, religiosity and religious coping amongst adolescents in post-primary schools in Ireland
Mannion, L. (Speaker), Harmon, M. (Speaker) & O'Brien, T. (Speaker)
2023Activity: Conference Presentations, Speaking Events & Workshops › Conference Presentations
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Are school years the best years of your life? Finding the autistic perspective of life in a mainstream school
McCarthy, S. (Speaker) & Mannion, L. (Speaker)
2023Activity: Conference Presentations, Speaking Events & Workshops › Conference Presentations
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‘Beyond wellbeing’: Exploring the relationships between psychological wellbeing, religiosity and religious coping amongst adolescents in post-primary schools in Ireland
Mannion, L. (Speaker), Harmon, M. (Speaker) & O'Brien, T. (Speaker)
2023Activity: Conference Presentations, Speaking Events & Workshops › Conference Presentations
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‘Beyond wellbeing’: Exploring the relationships between psychological wellbeing, religiosity and religious coping amongst adolescents at Senior Cycle level in post-primary schools in Ireland
Mannion, L. (Speaker), Harmon, M. (Speaker) & O'Brien, T. (Speaker)
2023Activity: Conference Presentations, Speaking Events & Workshops › Conference Presentations
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Beyond wellbeing: Exploring the relationships between psychological wellbeing, religiosity and religious coping amongst adolescents at Senior Cycle level in post-primary schools in Ireland.
Mannion, L. (Speaker), Harmon, M. (Speaker) & O'Brien, T. (Speaker)
9 Nov 2022 → 11 Nov 2022Activity: Conference Presentations, Speaking Events & Workshops › Conference Presentations
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The perceived impact of a lack or delay in additional needs services on young children’s social development in the early years
Mannion, L. (Supervisor - Taught Masters)
2022 → 2023Activity: Examination & Postgraduate Supervision › Examination
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An investigation into the academic value of the Spellings for Me programme
Mannion, L. (Supervisor - Taught Masters)
2022 → 2023Activity: Examination & Postgraduate Supervision › Examination
Press/Media
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Galway academic explores relationship between religious beliefs and mental wellbeing
Harmon, M., O'Brien, T. & Mannion, L.
3/08/23
1 item of Media coverage
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Links found between religious beliefs and mental wellbeing, thanks to Limerick college
Harmon, M., O'Brien, T. & Mannion, L.
2/08/23
1 item of Media coverage
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New research from MIC academic explores relationship between religious beliefs and mental wellbeing
Harmon, M., O'Brien, T. & Mannion, L.
1/08/23
1 item of Media coverage
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New MIC study shows religion can impact students’ wellbeing
12/08/23
1 item of Media coverage
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Woodford academic explores links between religion and mental health in teens
3/08/23
3 items of Media coverage
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Research findings show complex relationship between religion and wellbeing for teenagers
2/08/23
1 item of Media coverage
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