Prior to joining the LINC team, Linda completed her PhD in Developmental Psychology with the Infant and Child Research Lab, Trinity College Dublin. Linda also holds a joint BA in Psychology and French and an MSc. in Applied Psychology. Her research interests include early adult-child interaction, play, and child language and cognitive development. Previously, Linda worked for a homeless charity and as a Special Needs Assistant in a primary school setting. In addition to being the LINC Programme Researcher, Linda also works for the Research and Professional Learning team at Early Childhood Ireland.