Areas of Current Research Interest

1. Neurodevelopmental Disorders - Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Intellectual Disability (ID), Specific Learning Disability (SLD), and related developmental conditions
2. Parental, Caregiver, and Adolescent Wellbeing - Stress, coping, resilience, quality of life, and psychosocial adjustment in families and adolescents
3. Cognitive Psychology - Attention, memory, perception, learning processes, language, intelligence, and decision-making
4. School and Educational Psychology - Academic achievement, learning difficulties, inclusive education, teacher wellbeing, and student mental health
5. Mental Health and Psychosocial Interventions - Stress management, coping strategies, preventive mental health approaches, and community-based interventions
6. Social and Cultural Influences on Behaviour - Stigma, social support, family dynamics, and cultural factors in psychological wellbeing

Contributions to Teaching

1. Effective delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate Psychology courses with emphasis on conceptual clarity, application, and ethical practice.
2. Integration of theory with practice through case discussions, problem-based learning, and reflective classroom activities.
3. Guidance in research methodology, psychological assessment, and academic writing.
4. Supervision and mentoring of student projects, dissertations, and applied research work.
5. Adoption of learner-centred and inclusive teaching strategies to address diverse academic needs.
6. Use of assessment-driven instruction and technology-enabled teaching tools to enhance engagement and learning outcomes.
7. Active involvement in curriculum planning, academic coordination, and quality assurance processes.

Publications

1. Abhilash, V. L., & Jasseer, J. (2022). Quality of life among mothers of children with neurodevelopmental disorders. Antrocom: Online Journal of Anthropology, 18(2a), 95–102. https://antrocom.net/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/abhilash-jasseer-quality-life-neurodevelomental-disorder.pdf
2. Menon, M., Joseph, S., Ameen, H., Baby, B., & Abhilash, V. L. (2025). Kerala Career Interest Survey: A culturally relevant interest-based career guidance tool for 10th grade students. Indian Journal of Career and Life Planning, 14(1), 56–67. https://jivacareer.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/5-Huda-Ameen-et-al-FP.pdf