A5091106022- Family and Disability Support Research
- Smoking Behavior and Cessation
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Early Childhood Education and Development
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Williams Syndrome Research
- Resilience and Mental Health
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Doctoral Education Challenges and Solutions
- Down syndrome and intellectual disability research
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
- Retinopathy of Prematurity Studies
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Child Development and Digital Technology
- Health and Well-being Studies
- Media Influence and Health
- Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Neuroscience, Education and Cognitive Function
- Stuttering Research and Treatment
- Mental Health and Patient Involvement
- Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units
University College London
2020-2024
Faculty (United Kingdom)
2021-2024
University of London
2020-2021
Universidad de Londres
2020-2021
COVID-19 has affected people across the world. The current study examined anxiety and worries during first UK national lockdown in March 2020. Parents (n = 402) reported on their own as well that of son/daughter with Special Education Needs Disabilities (SEND) typically developing (TD) child 186) at three time points. Although both groups showed increased points, levels SEND group, but not TD siblings, were predicted by awareness about COVID-19. In addition, differed between showing impacts...
Childhood stunting is associated with delayed developmental trajectories. While the relationship between childhood and cognitive development has been widely studied, impact on children’s requires further examination. This meta-analysis aims to synthesize existing research studies clarify relationships cognition examine differential impacts sub-domains of cognition. Additionally, moderating effects this are captured. We systematically reviewed literature from 1990 2025 in 54 languages....
The present study explored the effects of pandemic on individuals with Down Syndrome (DS; n = 67) compared to other groups Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND; 48) their Typically Developing Siblings (TDS; 56). In total, 115 caregivers reported own anxiety worries children. Anxiety levels for DS appeared be lower SEND populations TDS. terms worries, worried more about social-related but less family-related aspects groups. sum, might show still specific related impact COVID-19 lives.
Abstract Aims, Design and Setting The aim of this study was to determine which combination(s) five e‐cigarette‐orientated intervention components, delivered on‐line, affect smoking cessation. An on‐line (UK) balanced five‐factor (2 × 2 = 32 combinations) randomized factorial design guided by the multi‐phase optimization strategy (MOST) used. Participants A total 1214 eligible participants (61% female; 97% white) were recruited via social media. Interventions components designed help smokers...
The COVID-19 pandemic had a major impact on the mental health and well-being of children with neurodevelopmental conditions (NDCs) their families worldwide. However, there is insufficient evidence to understand how different factors (e.g., individual, family, country, children) have impacted anxiety levels NDCs developed over time.We used data from global survey assessing experience 8043 (mean age (m) = 13.18 years, 37% female) typically developing siblings (m 12.9 45% in combination...
High rates of psychological distress including anxiety and depression are common in the doctoral community learning environment has a role to play. With coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic taking toll on mental health it is necessary explore risk protective factors for this population. Using data from Covid-19: Global Study Social Trust Mental Health, present study examined relationship between Covid-19-related stressful educational experiences students' problems. Moreover, assessed...
Abstract Individuals with neurodevelopmental conditions (NDCs) have been reported to experience increased levels of anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic. In our study, we document how individuals Down Syndrome (DS; N = 557; Mage 16.52; 233 female) and Williams syndrome (WS, 247; 18.43; 113 experienced first wave (April 2020–May 2020) pandemic across world. Using multilevel linear mixed regressions, studied (a) parental DS WS, (b) these individuals’ specific concerns, (c) their use efficacy...
Abstract Transition from primary to secondary school is an educational milestone that coincides with other key developmental changes associated the onset of adolescence. Although previous studies have examined impact transition on autistic students, no thus far whether impacts experienced are similar across different neurodivergent populations. In this paper, we how affects anxiety by children, children Down syndrome (DS) and Williams (WS). Sixty‐one parents completed online survey at two...
Parental engagement is known to positively influence children’s educational outcomes. However, it remains unclear whether teachers in England are sufficiently equipped facilitate effective parental engagement. We therefore conducted a national online survey of 1782 qualified England, explore their training, knowledge, skills and factors influencing those skills. identified concerning training gaps, with most receiving no which types or how identify remove barriers Only minority recognised...
High rates of psychological distress including anxiety and depression are common in the doctoral community. With COVID-19 pandemic taking a toll on mental health it is necessary to explore riskand protective factors for this population. Using data from Covid-19: Global Study Social Trust Mental Health, present study examined relationship between COVID-19-related cumulativestressful educational experiences students’mental problems. Moreover, assessed therole attentional ability coping skills...
COVID-19 has affected people across the world. However, it been suggested that individuals with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) their families might have particularly impacted by first national lockdown in UK. In contrast to previous studies, current study examined wellbeing anxiety at different time points included a control group matched for family situation. Parents of 402 SEND reported on own as well son/daughter three (before COVID-19, when pandemic started, during...
This paper provides a summary of project which explored the meanings attached to terms ‘transparency’, ‘positionality’ and ‘reproducibility’ by researchers from different fields, through dialogue between practice in arts psychology. The reflections summarised this report represent views within across fields research There was no attempt reach consensus relation these terms, but participants organisers felt that there inherent value cross-disciplinary dialogue. discussions helped surface...
This study identifies the extent to which autistic students, or those with high levels of traits, are pursuing higher education in performing arts, and examined nature relationship between students’ traits reported wellbeing. Performing arts students ( n = 280), along a comparison group studying other subjects 144), took part an online questionnaire about their background (diagnostic history, neurodivergent traits), wellbeing (perceived educational self-efficacy, quality life, mental...
Choice blindness (failure to notice when our choices are switched unexpectedly) suggests people often unaware of reasons underlying their intentions/preferences. Some argue, however, that research revealing choice simply reflects social-demand characteristics in participant-experimenter interactions. To address this, we compared autistic adults (a population less susceptible social demands), non-autistic on a computer-based task. Sixteen and 21 chose between faces, based preference,...
Abstract Objective Electronic cigarettes (ECs) are an efficacious support for some but not all people wishing to stop using tobacco. While advice and practical have been identified as increasing quit success, little research has explored the role of changes in smoking EC‐related social identities. Methods A prospective study following 573 attempting with EC support. Self‐report measures identification being a smoker, non‐smoker, vaper dual user (people ECs tobacco products) were taken prior...
Childhood stunting is associated with delayed developmental trajectories. While the relationship between childhood and cognitive development has been widely studied, results remain inconsistent. This meta-analysis aims to synthesize existing research clarity if there any then examine in which sub-domains it lies. Additionally, will attempt capture moderating effects of this as well intervention evidence. We systematically reviewed literature from 1990 2023. Thirty-four studies, 2164...
Closing the attainment gap for all children and young people (CYP) is vital. Yet, little known about CYP with vision impairment (CYPVI). Our systematic review investigates academic performance amongst CYPVI, compared sighted peers. Following PRISMA guidelines, a search across four databases identified 4,220 articles, of which seven met inclusion criteria. Included articles were appraised using Critical Appraisal Skills Programme checklist, achieving moderate to high quality. All study...
ABSTRACT Background A growing body of research postlockdown has established that loneliness and sleep problems are prominent in the life all people particular neurodivergent their parents/carers. The present study explores experience siblings young people. Methods Thirty‐eight ( n = 38) M age 16.41, 68.4% female) completed an online survey on sleep, daytime functioning, answering a set qualitative questions. Results Thematic analysis revealed was affected by personal anxieties siblings'...
Childhood stunting is associated with delayed developmental trajectories. While the relationship between childhood and cognitive development has been widely studied, impact on children’s requires further examination. This meta-analysis aims to synthesize existing research studies clarify relationships cognition examine differential impacts sub-domains of cognition. Additionally, moderating effects this are captured. We systematically reviewed literature from 1990 2025 in 54 languages....