Staff Profile:Dr Tim Williams

Name:

Dr Tim Williams

Job Title:

Associate Professor

Responsibilities:

• Leader PGCert SENCO.
• MA Module Convenor - Autism (EDM077).

Areas of Interest:

Developmental psychopathology especially those disorders such as obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) where a major symptom is repetitive behaviour:

1. OCD related research.

2. Morphing - the belief that one might be changed through contact with undesirable things/people. I have been involved clinically and in research in to how this affects children.

3. Intrusive thoughts especially musical ones (earworms).

4. Cognitive behaviour Therapy for OCD: Autism Spectrum Disorders - how can this be adapted or changed to take account of the specific difficulties that people with ASD have with talking and making a relationship - both of which are components of cognitive behaviour therapy.

5. Habit disorders aka Impulse Control Disorders aka Repetitive Behaviour Disorders:

(i) Nail biting aka onychophagia - why do people bite their nails.

(ii) Hair pulling aka trichotillomania.

Special Education Policy and Inclusive Education especially analysis of policy and practice

1. Literacy especially unusual reading skills.

2. Alternative and Augmentative Communication.

3. Language in unusual populations:

(i) Oral vocabulary - why do some words appear harder to learn than others for people with ASD?

(ii) Word learning - could people with ASD learn about word meanings through non-spoken language methods? Is this better than speaking with an interlocutor?

4. Special Educational Needs and legislation:

(i) What happens in practice when a young person needs help to access education?

(ii) Whose voice determines the resources?

5. Mental health in Schools: First aid - how should schools help young people in crisis?

Masters Level Supervision offered in these areas:

• Quantitative approaches for investigating psychopathology (psychological disorders) especially in the areas of autism spectrum disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder and other repetitive behaviour disorders such as trichotillomania.
• Investigating educational provision for young people with autism spectrum disorders including qualitative investigations.

PhD/EdD Level Supervision offered in these areas:

• Quantitative approaches to investigating psychopathology especially in the areas of autism spectrum disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder and other repetitive behaviour disorders such as trichotillomania and nail biting.

Current and Recent PhD Students, with Topics/Titles of their Research:

• Budor Saigh - (with Cathy Tissot) - Self-esteem in pupils with special educational needs in Saudi Arabia.
• Eva Zysk - (with Roz Shafran) - Aetiology, Phenomenology, Assessment and Treatment of Contamination Fears in Obsessive Compulsive Disorder - Awarded 2013.
• Ilan Dwek - The influence of inclusive education on outcomes for people with severe hearing loss.
• Jonathan Haenen (with Tricia Riddell) - Reading comprehension disorders in typically and atypically developing children - Awarded 2011.
• Lama Sahab - (with Fiona Knott) - Dental phobia in autism spectrum disorders.
• Manar Alarfaj - (with Cathy Tissot) - Teachers' knowledge of autism spectrum disorders in Saudia Arabia.
• Norah Alzahrani - (with Paul Croll) - Decision making and school placement for children with Special Educational Needs in Saudi Arabia.
• Oguzhan Hazır - (with Richard Harris) - The training of special educational needs teachers in Turkey.

Research groups / Centres:

• Berkshire Autism Research Network (BARN )
• Centre for Literacy and Multilingualism
• Psychopathology & Affective Neuroscience

Publications:

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Number of items: 56.

2019

• Williams, T. I. (2019) The effect of weekends and clock changes on the sleep patterns of children with Autism: A study of historical records. Journal of Sleep And Sleep Disorder Research, 1 (3). pp. 21-28. ISSN 2574-4518 doi: https://doi.org/10.14302/issn.2574-4518.jsdr-19-2950
• Shafran, R., Zysk, E. and Williams, T. (2019) CBT for a fear of morphing: a case illustration. In: Dimidjian, S. (ed.) Evidence-­Based Practice in Action. Guilford Press, New York, pp. 244-256. ISBN 9781462539765

2018

• Williams, T. I., Lewis, S., Marcham, L. and Palicka, A. (2018) Treatment of dog phobia in young people with autism and severe intellectual disabilities: an extended case series. Contemporary Behavioral Health Care, 3 (1). pp. 1-5. ISSN 2058-8690 doi: https://doi.org/10.15761/CBHC.1000125
• Vogt, C., Williams, T., Susi, K. and Harrison, S. (2018) Differences in measurements of hyperactivity between objective testing using infrared motion analysis (QbTest) and behavioural rating scales when comparing problems in alerting functions and response inhibition during the clinical assessment of ADHD. Psychological disorders and research, 1 (2). pp. 3-6. doi: https://doi.org/10.31487/j.PDR.2018.02.002
• Keyes, C., Nolte, L. and Williams, T. I. (2018) The battle of living with obsessive compulsive disorder: a qualitative study of young people's experiences. Child and Adolescent Mental Health, 23 (3). pp. 177-184. ISSN 1475-3588 doi: https://doi.org/10.1111/camh.12216
• Zysk, E., Shafran, R. and Williams, T. (2018) The origins of mental contamination. Journal of Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders, 17. pp. 3-8. ISSN 2211-3649 doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jocrd.2017.08.007
• Zysk, E., Shafran, R. and Williams, T. I. (2018) A single-subject evaluation of the treatment of morphing fear. Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, 25 (1). pp. 168-181. ISSN 1077-7229 doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cbpra.2017.03.003
• Williams, T. (2018) Modifying cognitions in the treatment of OCD in young people. In: Storch, E., McGuire, J. and McKay, D. (eds.) Clinician’s Guide to Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Childhood Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Elsevier, San Diego, CA. ISBN 9780128114278 doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-811427-8.00007-1

2017

• Bestbier, L. and Williams, T. (2017) The immediate effects of deep pressure on young people with autism and severe intellectual difficulties: a case series demonstrating individual differences. Occupational therapy international, 2017. 7534972,. ISSN 1557-0703 doi: https://doi.org/10.1155/2017/7534972
• Burton, P., Palicka, A. and Williams, T. (2017) Treating specific phobias in young people with autism and severe learning difficulties. The Cognitive Behaviour Therapist, 10. e21. ISSN 1754-470X doi: https://doi.org/10.1017/S1754470X17000241

2016

• Zysk, E., Shafran, R., Williams, T. I. and Melli, G. (2016) Development and validation of the Morphing Fear Questionnaire (MFQ). Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy, 23 (6). pp. 533-542. ISSN 1063-3995 doi: https://doi.org/10.1002/cpp.1987

2015

• Williams, T. I. and Shafran, R. (2015) Obsessive–compulsive disorder in young people. BJPsych Advances, 21 (3). pp. 196-205. ISSN 2056-4678 doi: https://doi.org/10.1192/apt.bp.113.011759
• Williams, T. I. (2015) The classification of involuntary musical imagery: the case for earworms. Psychomusicology: Music, Mind and Brain, 25 (1). pp. 5-13. ISSN 0275-3987 doi: https://doi.org/10.1037/pmu0000082

2014

• Williams, T. (2014) Effective interventions: 25 years outside the mainstream. In: Linfoot, G., Shattock, P. and Todd, L. (eds.) 25th Anniversary International Research Conference on Autism. ESPA research, Sunderland. ISBN 0952849852

2013

• Schafer, G., Williams, T. and Smith, P. (2013) Which words are hard for autistic children to learn? Mind and Language, 28 (5). pp. 661-698. ISSN 1468-0017 doi: https://doi.org/10.1111/mila.12038
• Beaman, C. P. and Williams, T. I. (2013) Individual differences in mental control predict involuntary musical imagery. Musicae Scientiae, 17 (4). pp. 398-409. ISSN 2045-4147 doi: https://doi.org/10.1177/1029864913492530
• Hewitt, P., Watts, C., Hussey, J., Power, K. and Williams, T. (2013) Does a structured gardening programme improve well-being In young-onset dementia? A preliminary study. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 76 (8). pp. 355-361. ISSN 0308-0226 doi: https://doi.org/10.4276/030802213X13757040168270
• Williams, T., Perrin, S. and Salkovskis, P. (2013) Obsessive Compulsive inventory for children (Child OCI): the assessment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. In: Lis, A., Di Riso, D., Mazzeschi, C. and Chessa, D. (eds.) La valutazione dell'adattamento psicologico del bambino.I self-report. Raffaele Cortina, pp. 193-198. ISBN 9788860305664

2012

• Williams, T. (2012) Body focused repetitive behaviours of drivers in traffic queues: a study of motivational operations. psycho.philica.com. 349. ISSN 1751-3030

2011

• Bolton, D., Williams, T., Perrin, S., Atkinson, L., Gallop, C., Waite, P. and Salkovskis, P. (2011) Randomized controlled trial of full and brief cognitive-behaviour therapy and wait-list for paediatric obsessive-compulsive disorder. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 52 (12). pp. 1269-1278. ISSN 1469-7619 doi: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-7610.2011.02419.x
• Williams, T. (2011) Autism spectrum disorders: from genes to environment. Intech, pp412. ISBN 9789533075587
• Vogt, C. and Williams, T. (2011) Early identification of stimulant treatment responders, partial responders and non-responders using objective measures in children and adolescents with hyperkinetic disorder. Child and Adolescent Mental Health, 16 (3). pp. 144-149. ISSN 1475-3588 doi: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1475-3588.2010.00593.x
• Lawrence, P. J. P. and Williams, T. I. (2011) Pathways to inflated responsibility beliefs in adolescent obsessive-compulsive disorder: a preliminary investigation. Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy, 39 (2). pp. 229-234. ISSN 1352-4658 doi: https://doi.org/10.1017/S1352465810000810

2010

• Beaman, C. P. and Williams, T. I. (2010) Earworms ("stuck song syndrome"): towards a natural history of intrusive thoughts. British Journal of Psychology, 101 (4). pp. 637-653. ISSN 0007-1269 doi: https://doi.org/10.1348/000712609X479636
• Freeman, K., Williams, T. I., Farran, E. and Brown, J. (2010) Williams Syndrome: the extent of agreement between parent and self report of psychological difficulties. European Journal of Psychiatry, 24 (3). pp. 167-175. ISSN 0213-6163
• Williams, T. (2010) Nail biting: clinical aspects. In: Aboujaoude, E. and Koran, L.M. (eds.) Impulse Control Disorders. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, pp. 144-156. ISBN 9780521898706
• Williams, T. I. (2010) Onychophagia (nail biting): clinical aspects. In: Impulse Control Disorders. Cambridge University Press, pp. 144-156.
• Williams, T. I., Salkovskis, P.M., Forrester, E., Turner, S., White, H. and Allsopp, M. (2010) A randomised controlled trial of cognitive behavioural treatment for obsessive compulsive disorder in children and adolescents. European Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 19 (5). pp. 449-456. ISSN 1018-8827 doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00787-009-0077-9

2009

• Williams, T. (2009) Intensive approaches for childhood fears. In: Beinart, H., Kennedy, P. and Llewelyn, S. (eds.) Clinical Psychology in Practice. Wiley-Blackwell, pp. 95-105. ISBN 9781405167673
• Williams, T. and Waite, P. (2009) Introduction to obsessive compulsive disorder. In: Waite, P. and Williams, T. (eds.) Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy with Children and Young People (CBT with Children, Adolescents and Families). CBT with Children, Adolescents and Families. Routledge/Taylor & Francis Group, London. ISBN 9780415403894
• Salkovskis, P. M., Waite, P. and Williams, T. (2009) Issues and future directions in childhood OCD. In: Waite, P. and Williams, T. (eds.) Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy with Children and Young People (CBT with Children, Adolescents and Families). CBT with Children, Adolescents and Families. Routledge, London. ISBN 9780415403894
• Waite, P. and Williams, T., eds. (2009) Obsessive compulsive disorder: cognitive behaviour therapy with children and young people. CBT with children, adolescents and families. Routledge, London, UK. ISBN 9780415403894
• Altgassen, M., Williams, T. I., Bolte, S. and Kliegel, M. (2009) Time-based prospective memory in children with autism spectrum disorder. Brain Impairment, 10 (1). pp. 52-58. ISSN 1839-5252 doi: https://doi.org/10.1375/brim.10.1.52

2007

• Knott, F., Lewis, C. and Williams, T. (2007) Sibling interaction of children with autism: development over 12 months. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 37 (10). pp. 1987-1995. ISSN 0162-3257 doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-006-0347-z
• Williams, T. I., Rose, R. and Chisholm, S. (2007) What is the function of nail biting: an analog assessment study. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 45 (5). pp. 989-995. ISSN 0005-7967 doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.brat.2006.07.013

2006

• Williams, T. (2006) Evaluating effects of aromatherap massage on sleep in children with autism: a pilot study. Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 3 (3). pp. 373-377. ISSN 1741-4288

2005

• Altgassen, M., Kliegel, M. and Williams, T. (2005) Pitch perception in children with autistic spectrum disorders. British journal of developmental psychology, 23 (4). pp. 543-558.

2002

• Williams, T. I., Salkovskis, P. M., Forrester, E. A. and Allsopp, M. A. (2002) Changes in symptoms of OCD and appraisal of responsibility during cognitive behavioural treatment: a pilot study. Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy, 30 (01). pp. 69-78. ISSN 1352-4658

1999

• Martin, N. T., Gaffan, E. and Williams, T. (1999) Experimental functional analyses for challenging behavior: a study of validity and reliability. Research in developmental disabilities, 20 (2). pp. 125-146.
• Williams, T. and Allsopp, M. (1999) Obsessional Compulsive Disorder in adolescent populations: experiences of offering a combined pharmacological--psychological approach. Child Psychology and Psychiatry Review, 4 (04). pp. 162-169.
• Cassidy, E., Allsopp, M. and Williams, T. (1999) Obsessive compulsive symptoms at initial presentation of adolescent eating disorders. European child & adolescent psychiatry, 8 (3). pp. 193-199. ISSN 1435-165X
• Stevens, T., Williams, T. and Gaffan, E. (1999) Structured teaching for special school staff: a comparison of two training packages. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 12 (4). pp. 308-322.

1998

• Martin, N., Gaffan, E. and Williams, T. (1998) Behavioural effects of long-term multi-sensory stimulation. British Journal of Clinical Psychology, 37 (1). pp. 69-82. ISSN 2044-8260 doi: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.2044-8260.1998.tb01280.x

1996

• Allsopp, M. and Williams, T. (1996) Intrusive thoughts in a non-clinical adolescent population. European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 5 (1). pp. 25-32.

1995

• Knott, F., Lewis, C. and Williams, T. (1995) Sibling interaction of children with learning disabilities: a comparison of autism and Down's syndrome. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 36 (6). pp. 965-976. ISSN 0021-9630

1994

• Van Colle, S. and Williams, T. (1994) Starting out in music therapy process research. In: Gilroy, A. and Lee, C. (eds.) Art and Music: Therapy and Research. Routledge, London, pp. 85-100. ISBN 0415100453

1993

• Williams, T. (1993) Brief report: vocabulary development in an autistic boy. Journal of autism and developmental disorders, 23 (1). pp. 185-191.

1992

• Hawkins, C. and Williams, T. (1992) Nightmares, life events and behaviour problems in preschool children. Child: care, health and development, 18 (2). pp. 117-128.
• Allsopp, M. and Williams, T. I. (1992) Self-reports and psychiatric state: one state or many? Personality and Individual Differences, 13 (5). pp. 609-613. ISSN 0191-8869

1991

• Allsopp, M. and Williams, T. I. (1991) Self-report measures of obsessionality, depression and social anxiety in a school population of adolescents. Journal of adolescence, 14 (2). pp. 149-156. ISSN 0140-1971 doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/0140-1971(91)90027-O

1990

• Williams, T. (1990) Language acquisition in autistic children: a research note. The European Journal of Psychiatry.

1989

• Williams, T. I. (1989) A social skills group for autistic children. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 19 (1). pp. 143-155. ISSN 0162-3257 doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02212726

1988

• Williams, T. and Shapland, J. (1988) The code of practice: strengthening the legalist philosophy? International Journal of Law and Psychiatry, 11 (1). pp. 1-12.

1985

• Williams, T. (1985) An evaluation of the effects of a hospital unit on the development of multiply handicapped children. Child: Care, Health and Development, 11 (1). pp. 1-12. ISSN 0305-1862 doi: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2214.1985.tb00444.x

1983

• Shapland, J. and Williams, T. (1983) Legalism revived: new mental health legislation in England. International journal of law and psychiatry, 6 (3). pp. 351-369.
• Shapland, J. and Williams, T. (1983) Mental disorder and the law: effects of the new legislation. Issues in Criminological and Legal Psychology, 4. British Psychological Society, Leicester, pp68. ISBN 0901715220

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Enterprise activity; external roles and consultancy:

• External examiner for DClinPsy, Kings College, London and University of Essex, Colchester.
• Clinical Advisory Group, OCD action.
• Member of Mental, Psychological and Occupational Health Panel of Health Technology Assessment Programme, National Institute of Health Research.