Our research programme focuses on language disorders in a range of neuro-developmental conditions, including children with developmental language disorder, autism spectrum disorders and reading difficulties. We use experimental methods and longitudinal studies of different populations to try and understand why some children have difficulty acquiring their native language, what helps language develop in these populations, and how language interacts with other aspects of development.
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Courtenay is Professor of Developmental Disorders of Language and Communication and a qualified speech-language therapist.
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so @TELLlab @mcgregor_karla & @SusanEbbels HOW DID IT GO?? been thinking of you all and very sad I couldn't cheer you on in person...
— Prof Courtenay Norbury (@lilacCourt) November 16, 2018
once again - if it weren't so tragic it would be hilarious. resigning over the deal you were supposed to be negotiating. on top of spectacularly poor geography...#Raab https://t.co/cRpRh8ddlO
— Prof Courtenay Norbury (@lilacCourt) November 15, 2018
sometimes it is good to say NO and realise that (a) the world does not stop turning and (b) people don't think you are horrid for turning them down.
— Prof Courtenay Norbury (@lilacCourt) November 15, 2018