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Dr. Emma Hayiou-Thomas is a Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) in Psychology at the University of York, specializing in developmental language and literacy disorders. She holds roles as Co-Director of the MSc in Development, Disorders & Clinical Practice and Parenting Champion in the Inclusiveness and Development Committee. Her academic journey includes a D.Phil. in Experimental Psychology and a BA in Psychology & Physiology from the University of Oxford. Her research focuses on typical/atypical language development, dyslexia, and Developmental Language Disorder (DLD), employing behavioral genetics and experimental methods. She has led grants from the Waterloo Foundation, Wellcome Trust, and Medical Research Council, investigating risk factors and underlying mechanisms.
- Education:
- 1998-2002: D.Phil. in Experimental Psychology, University of Oxford
- 1995-1998: BA in Psychology & Physiology, University of Oxford
- Research Interests: Behavioral genetics, family-risk designs, language-learning mechanisms, and neurodevelopmental disorders.
Her work spans collaborative projects with institutions like the University of Oxford, exploring genetic/environmental contributions to developmental disorders. Notable collaborations include studies with Maggie Snowling and Charles Hulme. She supervises PhD students and teaches modules on neurodevelopmental disorders and educational neuroscience. Dr. Hayiou-Thomas also serves as an Associate Editor for the Royal Society for Open Science.
Grants:
- Waterloo Foundation (2013-14): Co-occurrence of language and psychosocial difficulties.
- Wellcome Trust (2007-14): Developmental relationships between dyslexia and language impairment.
- MRC (2010-15): Origins of learning difficulties and behavior problems.
Awards & Honors: None explicitly listed, though her leadership in grants and academic roles highlights her scholarly contributions.
Labs/Teams: Developmental Research Group at the University of York, collaborating with institutions like the SGDP Centre (King's College London).
