A team from Ulster University are conducting a study to understand the lived experiences and...
A Qualitative Exploration of the Experiences and Research Priorities of Parents/Caregivers of Adolescents with Down’s syndrome
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Research
Any research that we support is carefully considered and reviewed and has to be ethically approved. The projects listed below have been through this process and are looking for participants.
Home Maths Experience (HoME): parent-led maths intervention
A team from University College London's Child Development and Learning Difficulties Lab are...
Sleeping well, thinking well: Do changes in sleep affect executive functioning in children with special educational needs and/or disabilities?
Regent’s University London is conducting a study on sleep and cognitive functions in...
A study investigating the correlation between childhood stressors and the development of early-onset Alzheimer’s disease in patients with Down syndrome
According to the National Down Syndrome Society (USA), approximately 30% of people with Down...
What facilitates a positive education for learners with Down syndrome in a mainstream setting?
This research aims to find out what learners with Down syndrome found positive in their education....
Parent-Delivered Early Language Intervention for Children with Down Syndrome (PACT-DS)
Parents and Children Together (PACT-DS) is a language teaching programme that parents deliver with...
How did the Covid-19 pandemic impact the transition into adulthood for young adults with Down Syndrome? Experiences of parents/carers.
For my thesis, I would like to hear from parents/carers of young adults with Down Syndrome. I want...
Language Development and Bilingualism in Down Syndrome: Parents’ Perspectives
Are you a parent raising a child with Down syndrome? Are you interested in sharing information...
Parental experiences of nasogastric (NG) tube feeding for young children with Down syndrome
A PhD student from the University of Hertfordshire is looking for parents of children who have...
Development of parent resources for families of children with mild/unilateral hearing loss
A team from University College London are looking to work with parents to develop new resources to...
CAREVIS LC: Care and Long Covid Support
Co-creation And Evaluation of a Visual REsource to support Long-COVID Care in people with...
A cross-syndrome comparison of motor skill learning, physical activity and mental health in autism spectrum disorder, Down syndrome, and Williams syndrome
A team at University College London are carrying out a cross-syndrome comparison of motor skill...