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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Thankful for R&R, vaccines, bicycles, bicycle helmets, employment, working with some of the most amazingly talented & generous women on the planet, Bushy Park, my colleagues in Oslo, adventures in baking with my daughter, HRT, good books & a warm house with lovely neighbours. ❤️
— Prof Courtenay Norbury (@lilacCourt) November 25, 2021
on foot this morning and very thankful for #BushyPark pic.twitter.com/NZJHGGqZDW
— Prof Courtenay Norbury (@lilacCourt) November 24, 2021
The sky this morning made the early start a little easier… pic.twitter.com/Q3utEtDcoH
— Prof Courtenay Norbury (@lilacCourt) November 23, 2021