I am a developmental Psychologist interested in a number of learning disabilities; my research has been particularly focused on individuals with Down syndrome, and the development of interventions to support memory and language skills among this population. I have also been carrying out research developing technology apps to detect early dementia related changes among adults with Down syndrome. More recently I have been investigating the impact of smart home technology (e.g. smart speakers like Amazon Alexa and Google Home) on wellbeing, independence and communication among adults with various types of learning disabilities. I have also been exploring the effect of smart speaker use among children with speech and communication difficulties.