Manon Robillard is an assistant professor for the B.Sc.S. and the M.Sc.S. speech-language pathology programs. She has been specializing in augmentative and alternative communication since obtaining a master's degree in speech-language pathology from Laurentian University in 1999. She was a team member of the Assistive Communication Clinic at Health Sciences North before pursuing doctoral studies. She received her Ph.D. from Laurentian University's Human Studies program in 2013. Manon is currently investigating the cognitive and linguistic demands associated with navigating a speech-generating device. She is also researching the relationship between cognition and language disorders. She teaches the following courses: augmentative and alternative communication, motor speech disorders, audiologic rehabilitation and professional practice.
Manon’s research interests stem from her clinical work with children with complex communication needs. She is currently researching the implications of cognition and language on young children’s ability to navigate a speech-generating device. Her present research also involves the establishment of core words for French speaking and bilingual children living in minority community. Manon is also investigation the relationship between cognitive skills and young children’s language abilities, which includes the study of a cognitive non-linguistic approach for the treatment of primary language impairments.