Research News

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

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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School And Mental Health – Survey

Our PhD student Lowri O'Donovan has put together a survey for parents of children with rare genetic conditions. Working with ...
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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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Watch Me Play!

Are you interested in taking part in a Watch Me Play! study? Watch Me Play! is a programme for parents ...
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Back to Basics: Parent Child Relationships in Families with Children who have Typical and Atypical Development

Professor Carlo Schuengel opened his CEDAR seminar series talk by reflecting on the pandemic and what a special time it ...
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Cerebra awarded Association of Medical Research Charities membership

Association of Medical Research Charities (AMRC) - Cerebra Membership The Association of Medical Research Charities (AMRC) is a membership organisation ...
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Institutionalising Parent-carer Blame

Disabled children and their families are one of the most severely disadvantaged groups in the UK. A major research report ...
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