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Trajectories of neurotypical & neurodivergent child development and family dynamics

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We have three strands of research that explore how children develop within their family environments, focusing on both neurotypical and neurodivergent trajectories.

The over-arching aim is to enhance understanding of early development and provide insights that can inform interventions and support for families.

Examining the (a)typical development of multisensory processing
How children get ‘in sync’ with their caregivers and how optimal synchrony benefits child development, health and wellbeing
Early experiences and parenting practices in shaping eating habits and food preferences
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Essex ESNEFT Psychological Research Unit for Behaviour, Health and Wellbeing (EEPRU)

Run in collaboration with ESNEFT, the EEPRU is working on a programme of research on behavioural and psychological processes in the development, onset, prevention, early detection, management and progression of illness, and promotion of health and wellbeing.

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