Łukasz Maj

Łukasz Maj is a Researcher at the Department of Speech Therapy and Applied Linguistics within the Faculty of Languages, Literatures and Cultures at Maria Curie-Skłodowska University (UMCS). He holds a PhD in Linguistics and works as a speech therapist at the SANITAS Medical Center.

• Education: PhD in Linguistics (2024, UMCS); MA in Special Pedagogy (2010, UMCS); MA in Speech Therapy (2013, UMCS).

Maj's research focuses on autism spectrum disorders, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), and language development in children with combined disabilities. His work explores methodological challenges in speech therapy and functional communication strategies for individuals with autism.

His publications analyze Asperger syndrome, dialogic competence, and PECS system applications. Key areas include autism communication behaviors, speech therapy techniques, and educational linguistics.