Dr Trudy Pocock

• Doctor of Philosophy, Psychology, University of Waikato, New Zealand, 2006
• Post Graduate Diploma in the Practice of Psychology (ABA), University of Waikato, New Zealand, 2006
• Masters of Social Science (Psychology), 1st Class Honours, University of Waikato, New Zealand, 2000
• Bachelor of Education, University of Waikato, New Zealand, 1991
• Diploma of Teaching, Hamilton Teachers College, New Zealand, 1991
• Registered psychologist
• Currently studying towards the Master of Innovation (Wintec)
  

Areas of expertise and interest include:

• Inclusive education and student engagement
• Evidenced-based interventions in education, health and social services
• Applied Behaviour Analysis
• Foster care and child protection
• Youth offending
• Family violence
• Youth development
• Incredible Years parent and teacher training
• ACT 
• Transdisciplinary research
• Wraparound approaches
  

My current research focus is on educational pathways for young people in care with mental health or behavioural difficulties.

• Pocock T.L., Foster, T.M., & McEwan, J.S. (2010). Precision Teaching and Fluency: The effects of charting and goal-setting on skaters’ performance. Journal of Behavioral Health and Medicine. 1(2), 93-118.
• Pocock, T.L., Ackerman G., & Reid, P. (2007). Using a behavioural consultation method to address difficulties in a high school setting. Association for Behavior Analysis International Convention. Sydney Australia, August.
• Pocock, T.L., Foster, T.M., & McEwan, J (2005). Rate-building, goal setting, and roller skaters. Association for Behavior Analysis Convention. Chicago USA, May.
• Pocock, T.L., Foster, T.M., McEwan, J (2003). Fluency, counting and soccer. Association for Behavior Analysis Convention. San Francisco USA, May.
• Pocock, T.L., Foster, T.M., McEwan, J, & Temple, W (2002). Fluency and rollerskating. Association for Behavior Analysis Convention. Toronto Canada, May.
• Pocock, T.L., Foster, T.M., McEwan, J, & Temple, W (2001). Fluency and precision teaching. 11th New Zealand Behaviour Analysis Symposium. Wellington, August.
• Pocock, T.L., Foster, T.M., & Sumpter, C. (2000). Examining the social preferences of hens. The 2000 New Zealand Behaviour Analysis Symposium. Hamilton, August.