My name is Imogen Delmotte, and I am a Kinesiologist hoping to transition into Speech-Language Pathology. I graduated in 2022 with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and have since worked in roles focused on child development. My experiences with the Centre for Autism Services Alberta and Free Play for Kids have shaped my understanding of the importance of effective communication for growth and socialization of children. As a Research Assistant on the project "Making the Invisible Visible," I am excited to contribute to the research exploring inferential comprehension in children with ASD and/or DLD, blending my interests in communication and child development.

My name is Cléa Thibeault, and I am currently an undergraduate student at the Campus Saint-Jean of the University of Alberta, pursuing a B.A. in Psychology. I am passionate about bilingualism and fascinated by how people learn and use languages. My previous research experience focused on children’s cognitive development, as well as French dialects and accents. Currently, I am a research assistant in the lab, supporting the French side of the GlobalTALES project.

My name is Claire Neufeld, and I am currently completing my Master's of Science in Speech-Language Pathology here at the University of Alberta. I previously completed my Bachelor's of Science degree in psychology with a minor in linguistics at the University of Lethbridge. I have extensive experience working with neurodivergent children and youth to support them in speech and behavioural development. I recently facilitated a conversation skills group which has inspired my thesis topic about the functional impacts of personal narrative and theory of mind skills in children with DLD. In the field of speech-language pathology, I am interested in continuing to work with children with language disorders, autistic children, and other special populations.

My name is Emma Derworiz and I am currently completing my Master's in Speech-Language Pathology at the University of Alberta. In the language comprehension lab, my thesis will explore how challenges with inferential comprehension impact the daily lives of children with autism. Before entering the SLP program, I completed a Bachelor of Science Honors degree in Psychology at the University of Alberta. Alongside school, I have worked and volunteered with neurodivergent children for the past 5 years, which sparked my enthusiasm to join the LC lab!

My name is Hannah and I am currently pursuing my Master's in Speech Language Pathology at the University of Alberta at the Augustana Campus. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education and Psychology, also from the University of Alberta- Augustana Campus. I am passionate about analyzing children's language abilities particularly in the French-English bilingual context. Additionally, I am eager to contribute to such a large scale international study and (hopefully) provide rural context data from here in Camrose, AB

My name is Danielle and I am currently a Speech Language-Pathology graduate student at the University of Alberta (Augustana campus). I have completed a Bachelor of Science in Applied Animal Biology at the University of British Columbia. This year, for my CSD 900 capstone project, I am supporting the Global TALES research project under the supervision of Pamela Filiatrault-Veilleux. 

My name is Livy and I am currently completing my Master's in Speech-Language Pathology at the University of Alberta. Previously, I completed a Bachelor of Science Honours in Psychology with a minor in Speech-Language Sciences. During my undergrad, I completed a thesis that used neuro-imaging to examine the impact of mind wandering on neural plasticity and learning. Since 2021, I have also been volunteering and working with children and adults with various speech and communication disorders. I am interested in learning more about children with autism and complex language comprehension!

My name is Chloe Formanek, and I am currently pursuing a Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology at the University of Alberta. I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology from MacEwan University. Over the past two years, I worked as a literacy assistant, supporting elementary-aged children in developing their reading and language skills. I have an interest in working with children and exploring the role of early intervention in improving educational outcomes.

My name is Lily and i’m currently in my first year of SLP! Prior to this, I completed my undergraduate degree in Linguistics at the UofA. My main research interests are language and communication differences in neurodivergent people. Within the lab I am excited to be working on the CSD 900 project: Making the Invisible Visible!

My name is Jenae Gauthier, and I am a graduate student in Speech-Language Pathology at the University of Alberta. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Honors Psychology from the University of Alberta. I am passionate about expressive and receptive language development in young children. Currently, I am involved with the making the invisible visible project which examines inferential comprehension difficulties in children with autism and Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). 

My name is Isabella Marchiori, and I’m currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology at the University of Alberta. I completed an Honours Bachelor’s degree in Cognitive Science at Carleton University. My passion lies in advancing our understanding of neurodiversity to improve support for neurodiverse individuals. I’m especially interested in shining a light on the experiences of females on the autism spectrum by increasing awareness and enhancing their representation in research. 

My name is Brittany Guenot, and I am currently a first-year student in the Master of Speech-Language Pathology program at the University of Alberta. I hold a Master of Education degree from the University of Windsor, which I completed in 2020, and I have spent the past decade working as a high school French teacher. My previous research focused on special education, with particular attention to the needs of the francophone population. However, after volunteering at a rehabilitation hospital, I developed a strong interest in the speech and swallowing challenges faced by individuals with neurological disorders. I am eager to embrace any opportunity that will help me expand my knowledge and better prepare me to support the diverse needs of individuals as a future speech-language pathologist.

Hello! My name is Shayma Shah, I am currently doing my masters in Speech-Language Pathology! In addition I have a bachelor's in Linguistics and Modern Languages! I am part of the ANWAR and am very excited to continue add my research an knowledge to the amazing work that this project has done so far! 

My name is Katelyn, and I currently work as an Early Childhood Educator. I am in the fourth year of my undergraduate degree, aspiring to be a bilingual Speech Language Pathologist. My role in the lab mainly involves transcribing, organizing and scoring language assessments for the Global TALES project, en français! 

Hello! My name is Clair McLeod, I recently completed my Bachelor of Science in Speech & Hearing Science at Arizona State University. In 2018 I completed the Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) Diploma Program at MacEwan, and have worked as a SLPA since, primarily working with pediatric populations. I am excited to be starting at the U of A in Fall 2025 for their MSc Speech Language Pathology program! I have been involved with Global TALES, primarily helping with transcription, and I am looking forward to the opportunity to support data collection in the future.

My name is Leah and I am currently completing my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Linguistics at the University of Alberta. I have extensive experience working with neurodivergent children to support their emotional and social literacy. I am excited to be involved in the Global TALES study and the ICNA study in the LCL lab!

My name is Jasman Sidhu, and I am currently an undergraduate student at the UofA completing a B.A in Linguistics and Psychology with a minor in Native Studies. My experience working directly with children who possess a wide range of language abilities has made me passionate about language development in children, especially those with language disorders. I am excited to volunteer with the LC Lab and learn more about language comprehension!

My name is Shehlin Sandhu, and I recently graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Biological Sciences from the University of Alberta. I’m Punjabi-speaking with a strong interest in language development, bilingualism, and culturally responsive approaches in speech-language pathology. I am currently volunteering in the Language Comprehension Lab to gain hands-on experience with psycholinguistic research. I hope to pursue a Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology and contribute to creating more inclusive tools and research that better support bilingual and underrepresented communities.