Dr. Kirstie Hartwell

Biography

Kirstie Hartwell is a Postdoctoral Research Associate and Lecturer at the University of Manchester. Her work focuses on the socio-cognitive skills of young children, particularly how language and communication develop in both typical and atypical contexts. She has a PhD in Human Cognition from the University of Manchester, where her dissertation delved into the development of verbal and non-verbal reasoning in children aged 2 to 5, highlighting the role of gestures in joint decision-making and cooperative argumentation. Prior to her doctoral studies, she earned a BSc (Hons) in Speech and Language Therapy from the University of Manchester and a BA (Hons) in English Literary Studies and Journalism from the University of Worcester. She is involved in committees such as the Down Syndrome Clinical Excellence Network and the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists. As an educator, she leads courses in Psychology Education, focusing on individual differences and social psychology. Her research aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, contributing to innovative educational practices in early language development.

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