Research Interests

Motor control (in particular, motor speech disorders and apraxia)
Psychosocial impact of (communication) disability in neurological illness
Bilingualism (in particular, neurolinguistic aspects)

The BNA is the largest body representing all aspects of neuroscience from ion channels to whole animal behaviour. The Aims and Objectives of the Association are as follows: To promote on a multidisciplinary basis the study of the development structure and function of the nervous system in health and disease.To promote the dissemination of information to all those interested in the neurosciences and related disciplines by means of lectures, discussions, meetings and reports from time to time obtained from such researchersTo advise as far as possible on issues in neurosciences related to health and disease.To endeavour to increase public awareness and understanding of neuroscience research in health and disease.To assist in the training of neuroscientists and other professionals engaged in neuroscience teaching and research.

Afasic seeks to raise awareness and to create better services and provision for children and young people with speech and language impairments. It works in partnership with local and national government, professional and statutory bodies and other voluntary organisations.

The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists is the professional body for speech and language therapists and support workers. We promote excellence in practice and influence health, education and social care policies.

Talking Point is your first stop on the internet for information about speech, language and communication difficulties in children. Talking Point is run by I CAN, working with RCSLT and Afasic.