Suzanne Meldrum

Suzanne is a lecturer in Speech Pathology in the School of Medical and Health Sciences.

Current Teaching
SPE1102 Language Across The Lifespan
SPE2103 Analysis of Speech and Language
SPE3106 Management of Speech and Language Disorders
SPE4110, 4111 Clinical Practicum (Tutor)
Background
Adjunct Research Officer – University of Western Australia (current)
Post-Doctoral Research Fellow – University of Western Australia (past)
Speech Pathologist, Therapy Focus (past)
Speech Pathologist, WA Department of Health Shire Wyndham East Kimberley (past)
Research Areas and Interests
The pathogenesis and development of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs)
Infant and early childhood language development
Effects of early experiences upon language development
Effects of prematurity on later speech and language development.
Nutritional effects on neurodevelopment, particularly long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids
Qualifications
Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Western Australia, 2012.
Bachelor of Science (Human Communication Science), Curtin University of Technology, 2006.