For ten years my work has been shaped by listening to learners, families, teachers and communities. My research training adds the tools to measure what changes, explain why, and build the evidence policy requires.
A mediation analysis in adults: do differences in brain structure help explain the link between chronotype (whether you are naturally a morning or evening person) and the severity of ADHD symptoms? Uses open-access MRI data from the Consortium for Neuropsychiatric Phenomics.
As co-author, I examined dyslexia, psychological distress and academic self-efficacy among Nigerian university undergraduates. Dyslexia significantly predicted students' beliefs about their own ability to succeed, alongside exam performance, comprehension and school adjustment.
Selected in functional near-infrared spectroscopy, a portable brain-imaging method well suited to community and low-resource settings. Part of building technical depth in brain science for African contexts, where neuroimaging data remains scarce.
How people in crisis are first identified and supported, and where that system breaks down.
I am leading an effort to systematically document the experiences, needs and outcomes of people with dyslexia across African contexts. Ten years of practice showed us what works on the ground; this initiative is designed to measure how, why and by how much.
Engaging funders and practitioners on neurodiversity and inclusion
Bringing learning differences into conversations about education technology
Representing young people at international convenings and supporting the Born to Live child survival campaign
Speaking on lived experience of dyslexia in Nigerian education
Plus trainings for teachers and parents, serving as a resource person on recognising and supporting learning differences.
Also: BBC News Pidgin, and Nessy's "What I Need".
If you are planning a conference, panel, training or podcast, I'd be glad to hear from you.