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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when was the last time you woke up and did not feel complete despair about the Govt of this country?
— Prof Courtenay Norbury (@lilacCourt) October 20, 2020
One positive of current situation is getting to cycle daughter back & forth to school. 100km in the saddle last week. On Mondays I take a slightly longer route home along the river. So beautiful & makes start of week a wee bit more cheerful. pic.twitter.com/une17b97aI
— Prof Courtenay Norbury (@lilacCourt) October 19, 2020
One for you @Kathy_Rastle https://t.co/LBz0yGKbLN
— Prof Courtenay Norbury (@lilacCourt) October 18, 2020