Shelby Rideout-Andrews

Communications Director
(University of Western Australia)

Shelby Rideout-Andrews is a PhD candidate in the School of Psychological Science at the University of Western Australia (UWA). Her research investigates social vulnerability in children during middle childhood, focusing on how difficulties in interpreting social cues that indicate deception contribute to poorer peer relationships and mental health outcomes, particularly in children with ADHD. This work aims to illuminate key mechanisms behind the poorer socio-emotional trajectories faced by children with ADHD, advocating for earlier, targeted support. What excites her most about her research is translating complex developmental challenges into practical resources that amplify unheard voices and foster real change.