1. Continue to establish Specialkidz International.
  2. Develop the working partnership between Specialkidz and the Centre for Autism (School of Psychology & Clinical Language Sciences, University of Reading).
  3. Create DES (Digital Emotional Subtitling) modules for children with autism, dyslexia, speech & language difficulties.
  4. Investigate the phenomenon of Selective Mutism.
  5. By introducing children with dyslexia, speech, language & hearing difficulties to internet video conferencing, do they improve their verbal communication & social skills?
  6. Undertake a literacy software review for a variety of children with dyslexia,speech, language & hearing challenges.
  7. Address the assumption that there is a digital and literacy divide for children with speech, language & hearing disabilities.
  8. Develop online learning modules for children with autism, dyslexia and others with speech & communication difficulties as part of GOALS4LIFE (Global Online Assisted Learning & Support)./li>
  9. Assess and evaluate the use of the creative arts in improving speech, language & hearing disabilities.
  10. The literacy challenges of the Internet for children with dyslexia, speech , language & hearing difficulties.
  11. The impact or otherwise of Visual Literacy and ICT for children with dyslexia.
  12. The development of Speech Recognition technology for children with literacy and language difficulties.
  13. Engage with issues relating to the abuse & maltreatment of children & young people with special needs & disabilities worldwide.