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DoctorSarah Hinchey

Postdoctoral Fellow

School of Psychology, Speech and Hearing

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  • Postdoctoral Fellow
    School of Psychology, Speech and Hearing
  • Research Assistant
    School of Psychology, Speech and Hearing
  • +6433691983 (Work)

BIO

Sarah Hinchey is a Postdoctoral Fellow specialising in reading comprehension and autism, with a focus on translating behavioural and neuroscience research into practical educational benefit. Drawing on her close personal ties to the autistic community, her work aims to develop mana‑enhancing, strengths‑based reading supports for autistic learners, using child‑centred research approaches that prioritise and value autonomy. 
She welcomes collaborative research that aligns with inclusive, strengths‑based approaches to learning.

TE WHARE WĀNANGA O WAITAHA - UNIVERSITY OF CANTERBURY APPOINTMENTS

  • Postdoctoral Fellow
    University of Canterbury, School of Psychology, Speech and Hearing, Faculty of Science5 Mar 2026 - present
  • Research Assistant
    University of Canterbury, School of Psychology, Speech and Hearing, Faculty of Science12 Jan 2026 - present

DEGREES

  • PhD
    University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand2021 - 2025
  • Bachelor of Speech and Language Pathology
    University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand2017 - 2020

FACULTY

  • Faculty of Science