--- title: 'Professor Maggie Snowling' url: 'https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/about-us/authors-and-experts/professor-maggie-snowling' markdown: 'https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/about-us/authors-and-experts/professor-maggie-snowling.md' date: '2026-05-21' description: 'Professor Maggie Snowling is an Emeritus Professor of Psychology at the University of Oxford and a Research Fellow at St John’s College. A qualified clinical psychologist, she is internationally recognised for her pioneering research into language difficulties, particularly dyslexia. With a career spanning several decades, Professor Snowling has made major contributions to how we understand, identify and support children with literacy and language challenges. Her work has helped shape both academic research and practical approaches used by schools and practitioners. From 2012 to 2022, she served as President of St John’s College, Oxford, alongside her role in the Department of Experimental Psychology. In recognition of her impact on science and the understanding of dyslexia, she was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 2016. Professor Snowling’s work continues to influence how educators and professionals support children at the earliest stages, ensuring that difficulties are recognised and addressed as early as possible' taxonomy: tag: - Dyslexia --- ![Professor Maggie Snowling](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/06.about-us/02.authors-and-experts/professor-maggie-snowling/dyslexia-in-children.jpg) Clinical Psychologist and Emeritus Professor of Psychology at the University of Oxford - Nip in the Bud # Professor Maggie Snowling A world-leading expert helping educators and families better understand language difficulties, including dyslexia, and the importance of early identification. ![Professor Maggie Snowling](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/06.about-us/02.authors-and-experts/professor-maggie-snowling/professor-maggie-snowling.jpg)## Professor Maggie Snowling ### Clinical psychologist Professor Maggie Snowling is an Emeritus Professor of Psychology at the University of Oxford and a Research Fellow at St John’s College. A qualified clinical psychologist, she is internationally recognised for her pioneering research into language difficulties, particularly dyslexia. With a career spanning several decades, Professor Snowling has made major contributions to how we understand, identify and support children with literacy and language challenges. Her work has helped shape both academic research and practical approaches used by schools and practitioners. From 2012 to 2022, she served as President of St John’s College, Oxford, alongside her role in the Department of Experimental Psychology. In recognition of her impact on science and the understanding of dyslexia, she was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 2016. Professor Snowling’s work continues to influence how educators and professionals support children at the earliest stages, ensuring that difficulties are recognised and addressed as early as possible ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/04.neurodivergence/03.dyslexia/understanding-dyslexic-children/dyslexia-in-children.jpg) ### Video: Understanding Dyslexic children [Video: Understanding Dyslexic children](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/neurodivergence/dyslexia/understanding-dyslexic-children) In this film, we meet Ayana and Sophie, who talk about what it feels like to live and learn with dyslexia, while Professor Maggie Snowling explains what… [ Dyslexia ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Dyslexia) --- #### More about Professor Maggie Snowling: - [Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/maggie-snowling-cbe-2aa9ba38/?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BEeNjLNU2Rsqkpr%2F9lvN60g%3D%3D) - [Home](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/) - [Challenges](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges) - [School Avoidance](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/school-avoidance) - [Bullying](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/bullying) - [Online Harm](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/online-harm) - [Grief and Loss](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/grief-and-loss) - [Stigma and discrimination](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/stigma-and-discrimination) - [Environment](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/environment) - [Challenging Behaviours](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/challenging-behaviours) - [Toolkit](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit) - [Calming Techniques](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/calming-techniques) - [Early Intervention](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/early-intervention) - [Home Life](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/home-life) - [School Life](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/school-life) - [Lived Experience](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/lived-experience) - [Ask Dr Bettina](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/ask-dr-bettina) - [Support Hub](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/support-hub) - [Neurodivergence](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/neurodivergence) - [ADHD](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/neurodivergence/adhd) - [Autism](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/neurodivergence/autism) - [Dyslexia](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/neurodivergence/dyslexia) - [Dyscalculia](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/neurodivergence/dyscalculia) - [Dyspraxia](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/neurodivergence/dyspraxia) - [Tourette Syndrome](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/neurodivergence/tourettes) - [Mental Health](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/mental-health) - [Depression](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/mental-health/depression) - [OCD](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/mental-health/ocd) - [Trauma](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/mental-health/trauma) - [Eating Disorders](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/mental-health/eating-disorders) - [Self Harm](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/mental-health/self-harm) - [Anxiety](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/mental-health/anxiety) - [Conduct Disorder](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/mental-health/conduct-disorder) - [PTSD](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/mental-health/ptsd) - [Body Dysmorphic Disorder](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/mental-health/body-dysmorphic-disorder) - [About us](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/about-us) - [Meet the Team](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/about-us/meet-the-team) - [Authors and Experts](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/about-us/authors-and-experts) - [Partners](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/about-us/partners) - [Champions](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/about-us/champions) - [News](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/about-us/nip-in-the-bud-news) - [Contact](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/about-us/contact) - [Join our mailing list](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/about-us/join-our-mailing-list) - [Donate](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/about-us/donate) --- ## Navigation - Parent: [Authors and Experts](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/about-us/authors-and-experts.md) - Previous: [Lauren Whitaker](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/about-us/authors-and-experts/lauren-whitaker.md) - Next: [Tier Blundell](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/about-us/authors-and-experts/tier-blundell.md)