The goal of my research is to understand what causes reading and language difficulties in children, how these difficulties can be identified and treated effectively, and how they relate to emotional health. I am a passionate advocate for the rapid translation of scientific knowledge into real-world practice.

In the past I have held academic positions at the University of Western Australia, Curtin University, Oxford University, and Macquarie University. In 2023, I took up two new roles: I am a Professor at the Australian Centre for the Advancement of Literacy at ACU, and Director of Research Translation at the Dyslexia SPELD Foundation.  I am also the research translator for MOTIf (Macquarie Online Test Interface; www.motif.org.au).