I am a researcher in clinical linguistics specializing in language and cognition in atypical populations. My work explores the interplay between neurocognitive mechanisms and language processing in clinical groups. My MA thesis examined procedural memory deficits in individuals with OCD and their impact on morphological processing, providing new insights into the cognitive foundations of language in clinical populations. More broadly, my research investigates how cognitive systems influence language processing across diverse populations and developmental stages.
My research at NTNU focuses on spatial language processing in older adults with autism spectrum disorder under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Mila Vulchanova. Within the SCALA Marie Sklodowska-Curie-UKRI Doctoral Network, I investigate how spatial communication abilities evolve across the lifespan, particularly in high-functioning autistic individuals. My work aims to uncover the cognitive and linguistic mechanisms underlying spatial language decline in aging autistic populations, contributing to a broader understanding of neurodivergence in later life.
