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I joined the University of Bath as a Lecturer in Developmental Psychology in 2014. My background prior to joining the University of Bath was in the field of Developmental Psychopathology at the University of Manchester and the University of Cambridge. In particular, I developed expertise in large scale, complex data analysis across several different projects. In 2020 I was promoted to Senior Lecturer.
My current research interests focus on several related aspects of developmental psychology. In particular, my research team at Bath is investigating how early language delay and disorder, in particular Developmental Language Disorder, influences long term child, adolescent and adult outcomes. We are particularly interested in investigating the developmental pathways from early language difficulties to the increased rates of emotional and social difficulties which are commonly found in this population. As Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) has a high prevalence rate (approximately 7.6%), understanding the pathways to the increased maladaptive outcomes found in this population is of importance. We also are interesting in highlighting the positive aspects of DLD and ways in which individuals with DLD learn to thrive, often because of their neurodiversity.
Alongside Professor Nicola Botting at City, University of London and Dr Jenny Gibson at the University of Cambridge, in 2020 I launched an ambitious new project - Engage with Developmental Language Disorder. This project aims to do two main things. First, we aim to make research on DLD more accessible to those who need to understand it most - the parents of children with DLD and adults with DLD. One way we do this is by summarising scientific papers into an accessible format for non-experts. Secondly, this project has built a research database of families, adolescents and individuals with DLD. Regular emails are sent advertising different DLD research projects from a wide variety of researchers. The overall aim of this project is to create a resource for the entire DLD community - information for parents and increased research capacity for DLD researchers.
Willing to supervise doctoral students
Adult outcomes in individuals with identified and unidentified Developmental Langauge disorder
Developmental Language Disorder and emotional self regulation in children
Developmental Language Disorder and peer victimisation/friendship difficulties
Rates and importance of unsuspected language disorders in either the a.) unemployed population; b) CAMHS referred population; c) children/adolescence/youth in juvenile detention centres.
How parental mobile phone use influences the child language environment and the pace of language development
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
External positions
Visiting Scientist, University of Cambridge
1 Jul 2015 → 1 Jul 2016
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Engage with Developmental Language Disorder
St Clair, M. (PI), Botting, N. (PI) & Gibson, J. L. (PI)
16/10/20 → …
Project: Research-related funding
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Camouflaging In Developmental Language Disorder: Understanding The Perspectives Of Young People And Developing Parent-report Measures
Hobson, H. (PI), St Clair, M. (CoI) & House, B. (CoI)
1/02/23 → 31/01/25
Project: Other
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Secondary Data Analysis ESRC Sleep and Education and Mental Health outcomes
St Clair, M. (PI)
Economic and Social Research Council
19/09/22 → 18/11/24
Project: Research council
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Child trauma and PTSD: a longitudinal outcome study (ALSPAC study)
St Clair, M. (CoI), Halligan, S. (PI) & Hamilton-Giachritsis, C. (PI)
22/06/15 → 20/06/17
Project: Other
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How to create accessible research summaries for the Developmental Language Disorder community
Gasparini, L., Ziegenfusz, S., Turner, N., Leitão, S., St Clair, M. & Jackson, E., 1 Jan 2025, In: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders. 60, 1, e13142.Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate › peer-review
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Punishment and reward sensitivity in risk-taking as potential mechanisms explaining the relationships between childhood callous-unemotional traits and adolescent substance use in a longitudinal cohort study sample
Sakki, H., St Clair, M., Shou, Y. & Allen, J., 25 Jan 2025, In: Research on Child and Adolescent Psychopathology. p. 1-15 53.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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“They don't realise how hard he has to try every day”: The rewards and challenges of parenting a child with developmental language disorder
Leitao, S., St Clair, M., Botting, N., Gibson, J. L. & Jackson, E., 16 Jan 2025, (Acceptance date) In: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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An interactive technology-based emotion recognition intervention for children with developmental language disorder: a longitudinal mixed-method study
Durgungoz, F. C. & St Clair, M., 1 Oct 2024, (E-pub ahead of print) In: European Journal of Special Needs Education. 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Enhancing Parental Understanding of Emotions in Children with Developmental Language Disorder: An Online Parent-Led Intervention Program
Durgungoz, F. C. & St Clair, M. C., 8 Aug 2024, In: Healthcare. 12, 16, 1571.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Engage with Developmental Language Disorder Accessible Databases, October 2024 release
St Clair, M. (Creator), Gibson, J. (Project Member), Leitao, S. (Project Member), Jackson, E. (Project Member) & Botting, N. (Project Member), University of Bath, 18 Oct 2024
DOI: 10.15125/BATH-01458
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Zoti's Social Toolkit
Lloyd-Esenkaya, V. (Creator), Chan, L. F. J. (Creator), Russell, A. (Creator) & St Clair, M. (Creator), University of Bath, 7 Feb 2024
DOI: 10.15125/BATH-00970
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