Research News

We regularly publish news from our research partners and how it is informing our services to families.

Understanding atypical patterns of autism in individuals with genetic syndromes associated with intellectual disability

Dr Jo Moss, Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Surrey, opened the February CEDAR seminar by sharing a story ...
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Introducing Cerebra PhD Student Rory O’Sullivan

Rory O’Sullivan is a PhD student at the University of Birmingham. As part of The Cerebra Network he is leading ...
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Introducing Cerebra PhD Student Jessica Mingins

Jessica Mingins is a PhD student at Aston University, her Cerebra funded research is improving our understanding and assessment of ...
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Lifestyle Interventions in Pregnancy

Most women thinking about having a baby know that they need to make lifestyle changes before and while they are ...
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Positive Family Connections

Joanna Griffin, parent carer, counselling psychologist and Assistant Professor at the University of Warwick discusses the value of co-production and ...
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Caitlin Williams – 1000 Families Study

My name is Caitlin Williams and I’m a second year PhD student at the University of Warwick. My PhD research ...
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Mediterranean diet or mindfulness during pregnancy reduces by one third the risk of a low birth weight baby

A clinical trial for pregnant women at high risk of a low birth weight baby demonstrates for the first time ...
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Prematurity

For most mothers pregnancy is a safe and straightforward process but for 1 in 5 unexpected complications can occur and ...
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Daniel Sutherland – Positive Family Connections

My name is Daniel Sutherland, and I am doing a PhD at the University of Warwick funded by Cerebra. My ...
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A Model For Early Years Family Intervention Supports

A model for Early Years family intervention supports for children with global developmental delay/ emerging learning disabilities in Wales: professional ...
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