Meet the researcher: Courtenay Norbury

The main aim of my research is to better understand how children acquire literacy, language and social communication skills in both typical development and in developmental conditions.

The main aim of my research is to better understand how children acquire literacy, language and social communication skills in both typical development and in developmental conditions that result in language disorders, including with developmental language disorder, autism, and reading disorders. 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. We are also committed to fostering links between researchers, practitioners and the wider community by hosting joint workshops and engaging in a variety of science outreach activities.