Language use in Swedish and English
The project 'Language use in Swedish and English' investigates how students on the autism spectrum (ASD) use their first and second language.
The project investigates the use of Swedish and English of persons with ASD. It collects narratives and spontaneous speech, conducts surveys as well as interviews, and breaks new ground by using Live Action Role Plays (LARPs) as one of its data collection methods.
Entirely conducted in Sweden, the project is divided into three studies and includes upper-secondary school students from age of 15 as well as caregivers, teachers, and other professionals in close contact with persons on the spectrum.
The project is financed by the Swedish Research Council for the period 2024-2027.
Project studies
- Information sheet study 1: Narratives
- Information sheet study 2: LARP (in Swedish only)
- Information sheet study 3: Survey (in Swedish only)
- Information sheet study 3: Interview (in Swedish only)
Researchers
Andrea Schalley, Professor in English Linguistics and Project Leader
andrea.schalley@kau.se
+46 (0)54-700 20 61
Tommy Jansson, PhD Student in English Linguistics
tommy.jansson@kau.se
+46 (0)54-700 21 38
Marie Tåqvist, Senior Lecturer in English Linguistics
marie.taqvist@kau.se
+46 (0)54-700 23 75
Marika Kjellén, Senior Lecturer in English Linguistics
marika.kjellen@kau.se
+46 (0)54-700 16 00