Emma Sumner

Emma's research largely focuses on neurodevelopmental disorders. Her research interests cover the written skills of children and adults with dyslexia, considering the impact of spelling difficulties on handwriting performance and writing development. She has also conducted research on the motor and social abilities of children with developmental coordination disorder (DCD) and those with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). More specifically, examining the relationship between motor and oculomotor skill using advanced eye tracking methods, and also the relationship between early motor development and later primary-age motor and social outcomes.