Childhood Neurodisability
Some of our research projects include children with a wide range of neurodevelopmental conditions. Details of the childhood neurodisability research projects we are undertaking can be found below:
The Team
Our Childhood Neurodisability Studies
Daslne
Daslne is the Database of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Living in the North East. Its aim is to provide accurate information about children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) living in North East England.
Communication Development and Cerebral Palsy
This study is following the communication development of children who have motor disorders. It will show if it is possible to predict which children will have communication difficulties when they reach school age and how severe those difficulties will be.
E-SALT
This study uses smart phone technology to support Early Speech And Language Therapy for very young children with motor disorders.
eTIPS
eTIPS stands for “Early Therapy in Perinatal Stroke”. With input from therapists and from parents of children who have had a perinatal stroke, we have designed a manual, website and videos to support parents of infants with perinatal stroke.
FEEDS Review
The FEEDS review (Focus on Early Eating Drinking and Swallowing review) aims to find out about the services currently offered to families of children with eating. drinking and swallowing difficulties by NHS services. The review aims to gather information in order to plan a future study of one or more potentially worthwhile treatments.
Fidelity
FIDELITY is investigating if it is possible to provide therapy to improve the speech intelligibility of children with cerebral palsy via the internet using Skype.
Recently Completed Studies
Fun 'n' Games
A trial comparing two forms of play-based therapy to improve upper limb function in children with hemiplegia age 3-10 years.