With a PhD in Linguistics from the University of Geneva, my research spans language acquisition, syntactic theory, the grammar–cognition interface, bilingualism, and the phenotype of language disorders. I focus in particular on the development of communication, cognition, and learning in children with diverse developmental profiles, including autism spectrum conditions, developmental language disorder, dyslexia, and hearing impairment.

My work adopts an interdisciplinary approach at the intersection of linguistics, developmental psychology, and special and inclusive education, linking theory with empirical research. A central aim is to translate findings into concrete applications, including evidence-based educational practices, language policy development, and intervention and support frameworks tailored to individual developmental trajectories and educational contexts.

Beyond academia, I am committed to improving the everyday lives of individuals with neurodevelopmental diversity and their families by fostering access to information, support, and community. This commitment has inspired the creation of a free online platform connecting caregivers and individuals with special needs (atypicalsmile.com, 2014–2023), inclusive social initiatives for young adults on the autism spectrum in collaboration with Autisme Genève, and the novel Chez Nous, c’est comme ça, written for siblings of autistic children. In parallel, I am involved in public engagement initiatives that promote dialogue between research, families, and professionals, including an SNSF AGORA–funded project dedicated to the dissemination and discussion of research-based knowledge.