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Developmental psychologist focused on executive function development in the early years. Aiming towards neurodiversity-affirming research. Uni of Oxford www.startproject.info

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ESRC DTP Strategic Joint Studentship: Adopting a Research-Informed Approach to Develop Play Interactions to Improve Executive Functions in Neurotypical and Neurodiverse Families. at Midlands Graduate ... Find a ESRC DTP Strategic Joint Studentship: Adopting a Research-Informed Approach to Develop Play Interactions to Improve Executive Functions in Neurotypical and Neurodiverse Families. on jobs.ac.uk,...

Funded ESRC DTP Strategic joint PhD studentship with me at @notts-psych.bsky.social and @alexhendry.bsky.social on play interactions to improve executive functions. Application details in the link. Deadline: 18th Feb. Please share widely with interested students!
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DQE738/e...

20.01.2026 12:08 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 3

I love this article! I shared yesterday and now sharing again via @thrivingautistic.bsky.social
Fabulous - if you work with young people (or adults!) this is essential reading.

28.11.2024 07:55 πŸ‘ 20 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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START project About START START is a new programme to support toddlers who are suspected to be autistic, or who have a family connection to autism or ADHD, to develop strong attention, regulation and thinking skill...

A feasibility randomised trial of START is now under way. Find out more about the project at startproject.info

31.05.2024 10:34 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

13 parents in two groups took part in this first pilot study. Encouraging findings indicate that practitioners were able to deliver START to a high quality whilst making adaptations to support individual families’ needs. Parents reported finding the sessions useful and enjoyable.

31.05.2024 10:34 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

START aims to support toddlers to develop strong attention, regulation and thinking skills. The 12-week parent-toddler programme was developed by in collaboration with the Peeple charity and a fantastic panel of parents to make sure it is inclusive, supportive and enjoyable.

31.05.2024 10:33 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Feasibility and acceptability of a parent‐toddler programme to support the development of executive functions in children at elevated likelihood of autism or ADHD: Pilot findings This study reports feasibility, fidelity and acceptability of a pilot of START; a 12-week parent-toddler, group-based, neurodiversity-affirming programme aiming to support executive function developm...

START – a new programme supporting toddlers at elevated likelihood of autism or ADHD – shows promising findings tinyurl.com/5n92yuzy
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#DevPsyc #devsky #devsci #AutRes

31.05.2024 10:32 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Applications are open for this funded DPhil (PhD) studentship investigating barriers to accessing early years services and supports. Deadline is 1 Dec www.granduniondtp.ac.uk/identifying-... #psychscisky #devpsyc #devsci #devpsy

17.11.2023 09:04 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I've signed, and I'd strongly urge you to consider signing as well.

06.10.2023 15:12 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0