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Dr. Helen Spicer-Cain is a Senior Lecturer in Speech and Language Therapy at the School of Health & Psychological Sciences, City, University of London. She also works part-time as an independent speech and language therapist with specialization in preschool and early school-age autistic children.
- PhD in Language and Communication Development (2019)
- MA in Academic Practice (2018)
- MSc in Neuroscience, Language and Communication (2009)
- BSc in Speech Sciences (2008)
Research Focus:
- Language and communication development in children with familial risk of SLCN
- Dynamic assessment methodologies for infants
- Autism and narrative discourse abilities
- Neurodiversity training initiatives
- Supporting neurodivergent doctoral students
- Widening participation in health sciences education
Recent Activities:
- Grant-funded follow-up study (Heather van der Lely Foundation) on longitudinal language skills
- Programme Director for Introduction to Health Sciences foundation programme (2021-2024)
- Senior Tutor for Research in Centre for Language and Communication Sciences Research
Key Contributions:
- Developing novel narrative coherence assessment framework (6Cs)
- Investigating storytelling in autistic adolescents using video-based tasks
- Advancing inclusive education practices through EDI committee work
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