Research outcomes

As a researcher I aim to investigate human langauge processing and provide insight into human cognition so that we can leverage this knowledge to enhance quality of life.

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One suitcase, two grammars: What can we conclude about Australian Turkish heritage speakers’ divergent processing of evidentiality?

This study examines the processing of evidentiality in Turkish heritage speakers in Sydney, showing that reduced exposure to Turkish during development leads to insensitivity to evidentiality and lower accuracy compared to another group of speakers called late arrivals.

Insights into the time course of evidentiality processing in Turkish heritage speakers using a self-paced reading task

This study uses a self-paced reading paradigm to examine real-time processing of evidentiality in Turkish heritage speakers, addressing the gap left by offline, post-interpretive studies.

The adaptation process of the Comprehensive Aphasia Test into CAT-Turkish: psycholinguistic and clinical considerations

Cross-linguistic adaptations of aphasia assessment tools in Turkey are needed to improve aphasia assessment and rehabilitation with individuals speaking languages other than well-resourced languages. Aligned with this need, we conducted several studies to propose an adaptation of “The Comprehensive Aphasia Test” (CAT) into Turkish.

Global perspectives on speech and language therapy training and practices for multilingual people with aphasia

This study aims to identify SLTs' common clinical practices with multilingual people with aphasia (MPWA) and assess their perceptions of their training, practices, and access to assessment tools and treatment resources for multilingualism.

Comprehensive Aphasia Test - Turkish (CAT-TR)

This test is adapted to Turkish by a team of aphasia researchers and it's widely usen today at clinical settings.

Chapter 15.1. Basic and General Principles of Aphasia Therapy

In this chapter, I introduce aphasia therapy and explore its foundational principles, including the key therapeutic approaches, techniques, and strategies used to support individuals with aphasia. I also discuss the importance of personalized treatment plans, and the role of family and caregivers.