Research News

We regularly publish news from our research partners and how it is informing our services to families.

Cerebra Women Making A Difference #IWD21

As part of our International Women’s Day campaign we are catching up with some of the women researchers that are ...
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LEaP Project Recognises Exceptional Contribution Of Students

The Caroline Gooding Memorial Lecture is an annual event in memory of Caroline Gooding’s pivotal role in conceptualising a rights-based ...
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Public Health Wales looking for Two Patient and Public Involvement Members

Public Health Wales are looking for two Patient and Public Involvement members for a research project briefly outlined below: Public ...
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Clinical Criteria For Diagnosing Autism Inadequate For People With Genetic Conditions, Research Suggests

People with certain genetic conditions are likely to have significant symptoms of autism, even if they do not meet all ...
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Our Research Helps Families To Get A Good Night’s Sleep

We know that sleep affects every single aspect of our waking lives – our mood, behaviour, physical and mental well-being, ...
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Embracing Complexity Through Art And Science

Dr Sam Chawner from Cardiff University has teamed up with Phenotypica, an art and science initiative by scientist Ben Murray ...
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Improving Mental Health Support in Schools for Children With Rare Conditions

Lowri is our Knowledge Transfer Project Mental Health Research Associate. She explains about a visual map that was created following ...
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Two Covid-19 Research Projects Looking For Families To Take Part

Two organisations are looking for your opinions about support during lockdown. The National Children’s Bureau are looking for families, including ...
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Unlawful restrictions on the rights of disabled children with autism to social care needs assessments

Autism is classed as a disability and all children with disabilities have a right to an assessment of their needs. ...
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41 Local Authorities are unlawfully discriminating against autistic children

According to a report published today by Disability Law Service, Leeds University, Cerebra and the BBC, at least 41 Councils ...
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