Research output per year
Research output per year
Personal profile
Research interests
- Specific language impairments
- Pragmatic language impairments
- Assessment of language skills in children
- Communication skills Asperger Syndrome
- Social communication impairment in children
Teaching
Major teaching duties:
BSc Hons Speech and Language Therapy
- Developmental Language Disorders 1 HCDI 20020
- Developmental Language Disorders 2 HCDI 40032
- Research Strand in Professional and Clinical Studies Years 1-3
- Evidence Based Practice in HCDI 30060
- Children with Developmental Disabilities HCDI 30450
- Advanced Studies Option I
- Advanced Studies Option II (Research Project)
- Clinical examinations
My collaborations
- Professor James Law
University of Newcastle - Dr Elaine Lockton
University of Manchester
Research project - Professor Jonathan Green
University of Manchester
Research projects - Dr Hazel Roddam, University of Central Lancashire
Memberships of committees and professional bodies
- Registered Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
- Certified Speech and Language Therapist with the Health Professions Council
Qualifications
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BSc (Honours) Speech Pathology and Therapy
1981 University of Manchester -
MSc Human Communication
1986 Institute of Neurology/University College London - PhD 2003 University of Manchester
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
External positions
Chair, Executive Committee North West Hub, Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists
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Supporting the pragmatic and social communication skills of deaf children
Chilton, H., Heinrich, A., Adams, C., Gaile, J. & Theakston, A., 1 Sept 2023, 144 p. National Deaf Children's Society.Research output: Other contribution
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The impact of subtle language and communication difficulties on the daily lives of autistic children without intellectual disability: Parent perspectives
Sturrock, A., Blackthorne, K. D., Freed, J., Adams, C. & Leadbitter, K., 1 Jul 2023, In: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders. 58, 4, p. 1232-1250 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A Subtle Profile With a Significant Impact: Language and Communication Difficulties for Autistic Females Without Intellectual Disability
Sturrock, A., Freed, J. & Adams, C., 9 Aug 2021, In: Frontiers in Psychology. 12, 621742.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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In Their Own Words: the Impact of Subtle Language & Communication Difficulties as Described by Autistic Girls & Boys without Intellectual Disability (poster)
Sturrock, A., Foy, K., Chilton, H., Freed, J. & Adams, C., 12 Jul 2021.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
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In their own words: An investigation into the experiences of communication breakdown for autistics girls and boys and the impact on friendship building and mental well-being. Autism
Sturrock, A., Chilton, H., Foy, K., Freed, J. & Adams, C., 1 Jul 2021, In: Autism.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Impacts
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Supporting the social communication (pragmatics) skills of deaf children and young people
Chilton, H. (Corresponding participant), Heinrich, A. (Participant), Adams, C. (Participant) & Theakston, A. (Participant)
Impact: Awareness and understanding, Attitudes and behaviours, Health and wellbeing