Dr. Lorraine Reggin
Positions
Manager, Community Partnered Research and Engagement
Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute, Owerko Centre
Sessional Instructor
Sessional Instructor
Faculty of Arts, School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures: Linguistics
Child Health and Wellness Collaborator
Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute
Contact information
Background
Educational Background
PhD Psychology, University of Calgary, 2024
MSc Speech-Language Pathology, University of British Columbia, 2002
BA Honours Linguistics, University of Calgary , 2000
Biography
I practiced as a Registered Speech-Language Pathologist for Alberta Health Services from 2002-2011 and maintained certification with both the Alberta College of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (ACSLPA) and Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology Canada (SAC) during that time.
Research
Areas of Research
Dr. Lorraine Reggin practiced as a speech-language pathologist for nine years in Calgary area schools. She earned her PhD with research focusing on how children understand abstract language concepts that cannot be seen, touched, or heard. Lorraine also spearheaded a partner-engaged research project examining the role of community-based interventions in linking language development with literacy skills.
In her current role, Lorraine specializes in community-engaged research and knowledge mobilization. Knowledge mobilization—also known as knowledge transfer, translation, exchange, and management—involves connecting academic research with societal needs to inform policy, enhance practices, and contribute to public understanding. Lorraine works at the Owerko Centre, where she mobilizes knowledge on topics such as language and literacy, neurodevelopment, neurodevelopmental disorders, and child mental health, ensuring that academic insights lead to tangible real-world impacts.
Participation in university strategic initiatives
Courses
| Course number | Course title | Semester |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC 451 | Cognitive Development | Winter 2024 |
| LING 331 | Introduction to Speech-Language Pathology | Winter 2024 |
| PSYC 503 | Topics in Psychology: Bringing Research to Life | Fall 2024 |
| PSYC 503 | Topics in Psychology: Bringing Research to Life | Winter 2022 |
Projects
2024-2027
- Principal Investigator: Dr. Lorraine Reggin and Dr. Susan Graham
- Co-Applicant: Nina Shukla, Director, Early Words
- Partner: Canadian Children's Literacy Foundation (CCLF)
- Funding Agency: Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation (ACHF)
Awards
- SSHRC Doctoral Fellowship, Social Sciences & Humanities Research Council. 2020
- Teaching Assistant Award of Excellence, Department of Psychology. 2022
- Mitacs-Accelerate Graduate Research Internship Program , Mitacs. 2022
Publications
- The development of abstract word meanings. *Muraki, E., *Reggin, L.D., Feddema, C., and Pexman, P.M. . Journal of Child Language. 1-13. (2023)
- Consensus paper: Situated and embodied language acquisition. Reggin, L.D., Gómez Franco, L.E., Horchak, O.V., Labrecque, D., Lana, N., Rio, L., & Vigliocco, G.. Journal of Cognition. 1-16. (2023)
- Development of abstract word knowledge. Reggin, L.D., Muraki, E.J., and Pexman, P.M. . Frontiers in Psychology. (2021)
- New insights from embodied cognition about children’s learning of language and concepts. . Reggin, L.D., & Pexman, P.M. . Early Childhood Education: The Official Journal of the Early Childhood Education Council of the Alberta Teachers’ Association. 16-24. (2021)
- Addressing the challenge of verbal irony: Getting serious about sarcasm training. Pexman, P.M., Reggin, L.D., & Lee, K.. Languages. (2019)
In the News
- 7 Reasons to Visit the Little Red Reading House and Learn About Literacy. Arch Magazine. (2024)
- Little Red Reading House now part of University of Calgary. U Today. (2023)
- How caregivers can help build children’s emerging language skills. The Conversation. (2022)
- 8 Summer Activities to Promote Kids Healthy Development During COVID-19. The Conversation. (2020)
- Parents play a key role in fostering children’s love of reading. The Conversation. (2019)
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