Rhagolwg
Speech, language, and communication skills are essential to human wellbeing. Currently funded by the Royal Society, my research aims to improve our understanding of neurological disorders affecting these skills through behavioural experimentation and computational modelling, with the goal of improving clinical assessment, intervention, and rehabilitation. I have specific interests in: (i) auditory processing; (ii) the neural population dynamics of neurodivergent learning and cognitive control, and; (iii) resource-rational models of neurodivergent information seeking. Papers, code, and data for all of my projects can be found on my Open Science Framework page.
Cymwysterau
- PhD
Lancaster University, 2020 - MA
University of Nottingham, 2017
Addysgu ac Arolygiaeth
- Language and its disorders
- Biological bases of neurodevelopmental disorders
- Methods in cognition and brain research
Cyfleoedd Project Ôl-radd
I would be very happy to supervise PhD projects in the areas of (i) variability in auditory perception and language development and (ii) experimental and computational modelling approaches to understanding individual differences in infancy and childhood. Please get in touch via email.
Cyhoeddiadau
2025
- CyhoeddwydComputational rationality and developmental neurodivergence
Jones, S., Rauwolf, P. & Westermann, G., 8 Chwef 2025, Yn: Trends in Cognitive Sciences.
Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid - CyhoeddwydPerception and cognitive control in rationally inattentive child behaviour
Jones, S., Jones, M., Koldewyn, K. & Westermann, G., 1 Ion 2025, Yn: Developmental Science. 28, 1, e13587.
Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
2024
- CyhoeddwydA maturational frequency discrimination deficit may explain developmental language disorder
Jones, S., Stewart, H. J. & Westermann, G., Ebr 2024, Yn: Psychological Review. 131, 3, t. 695-715
Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid - CyhoeddwydRational inattention: A new theory of neurodivergent information seeking
Jones, S., Jones, M., Koldewyn, K. & Westermann, G., 29 Maw 2024, Yn: Developmental Science. 27, 4
Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
2023
- CyhoeddwydRational inattention: A new theory of neurodivergent information seeking
Jones, S., Jones, M., Koldewyn, K. & Westermann, G., 2 Mai 2023, PsyArXiv.
Allbwn ymchwil: Papur gweithio › Rhagargraffiad
2022
- CyhoeddwydPrediction cannot be directly trained: An extension to Jones and Westermann (2021)
Jones, S. & Westermann, G., 17 Hyd 2022, Yn: Journal of Speech, Language and Hearing Research. 65, 10, t. 3930-3933
Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid - CyhoeddwydUnder-resourced or overloaded? Rethinking working memory deficits in developmental language disorder
Jones, S. & Westermann, G., Tach 2022, Yn: Psychological Review. 129, 6, t. 1358-1372
Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
2021
- CyhoeddwydOrigins of dissociations in the English past tense: A synthetic brain imaging model
Westermann, G. & Jones, S., 2 Gorff 2021, Yn: Frontiers in Psychology. 12, 688908.
Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid - CyhoeddwydPassive sentence reversal errors in autism: Replicating Ambridge, Bidgood, and Thomas (2020)
Jones, S., Dooley, M. & Ambridge, B., 28 Meh 2021, Yn: Language Development Research. 1, 1, t. 99-122
Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid - CyhoeddwydPredictive processing and developmental language disorder
Jones, S. & Westermann, G., Ion 2021, Yn: Journal of Speech, Language and Hearing Research. 64, 1, t. 181-185
Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
2020
- CyhoeddwydAccuracy and variability in early spontaneous word production
Jones, S., Ebr 2020, Yn: First Language. 40, 2, t. 128–150
Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid - CyhoeddwydDensity and distinctiveness in early word learning: Evidence from neural network simulations
Jones, S. & Brandt, S., Ion 2020, Yn: Cognitive Science. 44, 1, e12812.
Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
2019
- CyhoeddwydDo children really acquire dense neighbourhoods?
Jones, S. & Brandt, S., Tach 2019, Yn: Journal of Child Language. 46, 6, t. 1260-1273
Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid - CyhoeddwydNeighbourhood density and word production in delayed and advanced learners
Jones, S. & Brandt, S., Awst 2019, Yn: Journal of Speech, Language and Hearing Research. 62, 8, t. 2847-2854
Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
2018
- CyhoeddwydAuditory lexical decisions in developmental language disorder: A meta-analysis of behavioural studies
Jones, S. & Brandt, S., Gorff 2018, Yn: Journal of Speech, Language and Hearing Research. 61, 7, t. 1766-1783
Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
Gweithgareddau
2023
- North Wales Speech and Language Exchange (Sefydliad allanol)
Co-creator and committee member for the North Wales Speech and Language Exchange. This is a new initiative to bring together clinicians, researchers and the public who have an interest in speech, language and communication in North Wales.
17 Hyd 2023 →
Gweithgaredd: Aelodaeth o rwydwaith (Cadeirydd) - The North Wales Speech and Language Exchange
The inaugural event to kick-off The North Wales Speech and Language Exchange: a new initiative to foster engagement between the public, clinicians, and Bangor University researchers with a personal or professional interest in speech, language, and communication needs.
17 Hyd 2023
Cysylltau:
Gweithgaredd: Cymryd rhan mewn gweithdy, seminar, cwrs Academaidd (Trefnydd) - Bangor University Community Day - Psychology stall
Bangor University Community Day was an event that welcomed the local community to explore the University and learn about its significant contributions to the social, economic, environmental, and cultural life of North Wales and beyond. The event showcased a range of activities. Our department of Psychology participated with a stall, offering various engaging activities for attendees, highlighting some of the department's work.
14 Hyd 2023
Gweithgaredd: Mathau o waith ymgysylltu â'r cyhoedd a gwaith maes - Gŵyl/Arddangosfa (Cyfrannwr) - A maturational frequency discrimination deficit may help explain developmental language disorder
2023
Cysylltau:
Gweithgaredd: Cyflwyniad llafar (Siaradwr) - A maturational frequency discrimination deficit may help explain developmental language disorder
2023
Cysylltau:
Gweithgaredd: Cyflwyniad llafar (Siaradwr) - A maturational frequency discrimination deficit may help explain developmental language disorder.
2023
Cysylltau:
Gweithgaredd: Sgwrs wadd (Siaradwr) - British Journal of Developmental Psychology (Cyfnodolyn)
Statistical Consultant
2023 →
Cysylltau:
Gweithgaredd: Gweithgarwch golygyddol (Aelod o fwrdd golygyddol)
2022
- BU-IIA Funded Project: Towards a comprehensive BU service for neurocognitive developmental disorders: Developing a screener for social-behavioural difficulties as a route to autism spectrum disorder (ASD) assessment
We seek to (1) develop a bilingual screening tool to quickly and accurately identify children with complex needs who are referred to the Miles Dyslexia Centre, allowing them to be immediately referred to an appropriate practitioner for a full assessment; (2) scope the current situation and measure waiting times for local children with social difficulties with a level of precision, taking a look at the impact of the pandemic on both waiting times and how assessments are carried out (e.g., remote assessment, bilingual assessment); (3) build and coordinate a group of researchers, educational practitioners, and clinical practitioners with the aim of moving towards an integrated assessment and care system for children with learning difficulties and ASD. Including clinical practitioners is essential, since a complete assessment would need to be a team effort between community, educational, and clinical (NHS) services. Our longer-term aim is to establish a BU Neurodevelopmental Centre that would not only push forward cutting edge translational neurodevelopmental research, but would also service the needs of children locally and nationally (via remote assessment and intervention) and which we hope will serve as a blueprint for excellence in provision within both “remote” rural areas and bilingual contexts.
Funding awarded through the Bangor University Innovation and Impact Award (Research Wales Innovation Funding). Value = £46,582
4 Mai 2022 – 30 Ebr 2023
Gweithgaredd: Arall (Cyfrannwr) - Language Development Research (Cyfnodolyn)
Editorial Board Member
2022 →
Cysylltau:
Gweithgaredd: Gweithgarwch golygyddol (Aelod o fwrdd golygyddol) - Under-resourced or overloaded? Rethinking working memory deficits in developmental language disorder.
2022
Cysylltau:
Gweithgaredd: Cyflwyniad llafar (Siaradwr)
Projectau
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The Waterloo Foundation report into effective neurodevelopmental assessment
01/02/2025 – 15/03/2026 (Wrthi'n gweithredu)
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Enhancing developmental speech perception modelling through head and torso simulation
01/03/2023 – 15/09/2025 (Wrthi'n gweithredu)
Grantiau a Projectau Eraill
2024 - The Royal Society, Research Grant. Enhancing developmental speech perception modelling through head and torso simulation. Samuel Jones, PI. £30,896.57.
2023 - UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Talent and Research Stabilisation Fund. To support the purchase of high-spec computing resources to model the neurodivergent brain and infant and child behaviour. £7,160.
2022 - Co-investigator (with Dr. Kami Koldewyn, Reader, Bangor University, PI). Bangor University Impact and Innovation Award (BUII). Towards a comprehensive Bangor University (BU) service for neurocognitive developmental disorders: Developing a screener for social-behavioural difficulties as a route to autism spectrum disorder (ASD) assessment. £46,582.