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Warwick academic helps launch new Mencap NI support programme for families and children with a learning disability
Professor Richard Hastings of the University of Warwick’s Centre for Educational Development Appraisal and Research (CEDAR) was one of the keynote speakers at today’s launch of Mencap NI’s new Family Support Programme, designed to help families and improve outcomes for young children with a learning disability across Northern Ireland.
New study aims to give children with autism the best start in life
A ground-breaking new study has been launched to understand how to support families affected by autism as soon as they receive their diagnosis.
The trial, funded by autism research charity Autistica alongside researchers from the University of Warwick, will test whether offering Incredible Years, a parent support programme for families, very soon after their child is diagnosed can result in long-term benefits.
Parents positive about classes
Mums and dads are likely to sign up for parenting classes – but only if there is adequate funding, according to new research.
Academics at the University of Warwick have conducted a three year trial to evaluate the success of the classes proposed by the Government.
Warwick researchers in major new autism mental health study
Experts from the University of Warwick are working with the UK’s leading autism research charity, Autistica, on a ground-breaking new project on the mental health of children with autism.