Rovan’s work is centred on understanding developmental pathways and contributing to research that informs inclusive, evidence-based practice for children and families with diverse needs. Her previous research particularly focused on early parent-child interactions and children’s socio-emotional development.
Rovan holds a First-Class equivalent BA/BBA (Hons) double major in Psychology and Business Administration from the American University in Cairo. Building on this foundation, she then pursued an MSc in Applied Child Psychology with distinction at Birmingham City University, where she developed a strong foundation in developmental theory, psychological assessment, and qualitative and quantitative research methods. Her graduate research project focused on exploring the relationship between early parent-child attachment and social outcomes of autistic children, including their emotional regulation abilities.
Her previous work experience involves working closely with children with diverse neurodevelopmental profiles, including autism, intellectual disabilities, and developmental language disorders. Her role entailed supporting early intervention programmes through implementing structured, evidence-based strategies, and working collaboratively with parents and families to support children’s developmental progress across various settings.