A5012158859- Traumatic Brain Injury Research
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
- Genetics and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- Epilepsy research and treatment
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Family and Disability Support Research
- Educational and Psychological Assessments
- Motor Control and Adaptation
- Genomic variations and chromosomal abnormalities
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Memory Processes and Influences
- EEG and Brain-Computer Interfaces
- Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
- Pharmacological Effects and Toxicity Studies
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Cancer survivorship and care
- Technology and Human Factors in Education and Health
- Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health
- Hereditary Neurological Disorders
- Cognitive and developmental aspects of mathematical skills
- Face Recognition and Perception
- Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
University of Bristol
2015-2024
University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
2017-2023
Bristol Royal Hospital for Children
2019-2023
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust
2021-2023
The Priory Hospital
2015-2018
Frenchay Hospital
2009-2012
North Bristol NHS Trust
2012
University of Sheffield
2003-2009
Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
2008
University of Leeds
2003
Difficulties with inhibition are increasingly regarded as central to pathological behavioural and learning disorders in childhood. However, few measures available assist the assessment of young children's inhibitory competence.A new, Stroop-like measure function is described which was designed be appropriate for use children from 3 years age. One hundred fifty-five school aged between 16 took part a study examine developmental characteristics correlates task performance.The appears provide...
Summary: Purpose: The aim of this study was to examine the impact clinical variables, particularly age at onset epilepsy, on intellectual function in a group children with temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE). Methods: We reviewed preoperative neuropsychological test results 79 unilateral TLE who subsequently underwent surgical resection. and duration pathology type, side resection full‐scale intelligence quotient (IQ) scores examined. Results: Intellectual dysfunction (defined as IQ <79) present...
Abstract Postpartum psychological distress can adversely affect the early mother–infant relationship; however, this has not been investigated in relation to posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following childbirth. This article explores whether PTSD symptoms relating labor and delivery are associated with mothers' perceptions of their infant. Using childbirth as stressor criterion, 211 women were assessed at 6 weeks' postpartum for intrusions, avoidance, hyperarousal. Their infants,...
Childhood obesity levels continue to rise, with significant impacts individuals and the NHS. The Complications of Excess Weight (CEW) clinics provide support young people complications their weight. Our objective was co-develop, people, a new intervention (AIM2Change), enable develop intrinsic motivation manage weight, using Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), person-centred approach. Young from Care Obesity (CoCO) clinic in Bristol, UK, were recruited co-develop this intervention. study...
Objectives To identify predictors of persisting symptoms after concussion (PSaC) in children, following any medically attended traumatic brain injury (TBI). Design Retrospective cohort study. Setting Linked primary and secondary care data from UK Clinical Practice Research Datalink Hospital Episode Statistics. Participants Children aged 1–17 years with a TBI between 2013 2017. Main outcome measure A binary indicator PSaC or suspected PSaC, measured using either clinical code for medical...
We investigate the clinical outcome from stimulation of mamillothalamic tract in two patients with intractable epilepsy secondary to hypothalamic hamartomas. One patient has a left-sided and other right-sided tumor. Both presented history gelastic complex partial seizures resistant multiple antiepileptic drugs. underwent insertion single deep brain-stimulating electrode ipsilateral site tumor, lying adjacent tract. Postoperatively they both had significant reduction seizure frequency, one...
The severity of Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC) can vary among affected individuals. Complications TSC be life threatening, with significant impact on patients' quality life. Management may dependent treating physician, local and national policies, funding. There are no current UK guidelines. We conducted a Delphi consensus process to reach agreed guidance for the management patients in UK. performed literature search reviewed 2012/13 international guideline management. Based these,...
Competence in object search and pretend play are argued to reflect young children's representational abilities appear delayed children with Down syndrome relative social imitative skills. This paper explores the effects on of this strength syndrome. Three experiments compared performance traditional tasks modified designed assess role imitation play. Children syndrome, typically‐developing children, were able willing imitate hiding actions when no was hidden (Experiment 1). When prevented...
OBJECTIVES: The goals were to identify and classify causes growth patterns of acquired (or progressive) microcephaly look for hypothesized correlations between causes, patterns, developmental quotient/IQ. METHODS: Fifty-one children (24 boys), 0.7 11.3 years age, with early occipitofrontal circumference measurements above later ones below the second percentile (SD: −2.03) studied through retrospective note chart review, formal assessments quotient or IQ (n = 34). RESULTS: Causes classifiable...
Pantothenate kinase-associated neurodegeneration is associated with generalised dystonia and cognitive deterioration. Limited evidence suggests that pallidal deep brain stimulation improves physical functioning. This a report of the assessment treatment severely affected patient in whom improved both psychosocial Implications for are briefly discussed.
WE have used whole brain fMRI and canonical variate analysis to investigate the anatomical location of activity subserving episodic memory encoding recognition. Recognition previously presented words did not specifically activate right prefrontal areas although right-sided activations were seen during transitions between target reference phases paradigm. Encoding was associated with left sided activation, but this within Broca's area rather than dorsolateral cortex. The temporal resolution...
The principle of errorless learning has proven efficacy in helping adults and older with acquired memory impairment learn novel information. However, surprisingly few studies have investigated its children. present study addresses this omission the literature, investigating effectiveness two forms — established method, which examiner provides responses during learning, a self-generation learners produce their own each relative to standard baseline trial-and-error young people brain injury...
Memory difficulties in adults with acquired brain injuries have been reported the literature for some time. In recent years, consequences of memory from and neurodevelopmental disorders children also investigated. Initial studies suggested that, like adults, can experience severe specific deficits. However, there are important developmental differences, both terms nature cognitive experienced, subsequent learning, educational attainment everyday living. Despite advances made studies, as yet,...
Survivors of childhood brain tumours have the poorest health-related quality life all cancer survivors due to multiple physical and psychological sequelae their treatment. Remotely delivered acceptance commitment therapy (ACT) may be a suitable accessible intervention support young people who survived tumours. This study aims assess feasibility acceptability remotely ACT improve among these survivors.This is two-arm, parallel group, randomised controlled trial comparing with waitlist control...
Abstract Despite increasing survival rates in young people who have experienced a brain tumour, this patient group the poorest reported quality-of-life (QoL) of all cancer survivors. QoL is defined as an individual’s perception their position life relation to goals, expectations and standards. can be influenced by physical functioning but one its strongest predictors psychological health. A concept that has large impact on health Psychological Flexibility (PF). PF refers ability recognise...
This paper aims to review currently available methods of estimating premorbid cognitive abilities in children school age, and discuss the potential usage CAT-3 provide estimates general or IQ. Data were collected on a sample 60 pupils who completed Cognitive Abilities Test (third ed.) (CAT-3) either year 5 (age 9+), 7 11+) 9 13+). Children Wechsler Intelligence Scale for UK (WISC-III ) within nine months having undertaken routine testing school. Correlation coefficients between WISC-III...