Newcastle University Cognitive Development Lab

Newcastle University Cognitive Development Lab Welcome to the Newcastle University Cognitive Development Lab Page! BUT TO ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Like our page to receive updates on the exciting projects going on in our lab and for information regarding current and upcoming studies that your child may be able to participate in! We check this page daily (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm) and so will be able to answer any enquiries quickly. In terms of what we are interested in:

Research suggests that infants possess a remarkable ability to learn and retain

knowledge. Shortly after birth, infants can distinguish their mother’s voice and by 3- to 4-days-old, he or she can recognise their mother’s face. However, in stark contrast to this ability, adults will almost certainly be unable to recollect a single episode from their infancy, because during this period infants are considered to experience a form of memory loss known as infantile amnesia. One goal of the Newcastle University Cognitive Development Lab is to attempt to understand why this is, as well as asking a range of questions designed to better understand how our children learn to remember. Additional projects focus on learning more about how children navigate their social world, including how they learn new skills from watching others. IF YOU, AND YOUR CHILD, ARE INTERESTED IN TAKING PART IN ANY OF OUR FUN EXPERIMENTS PLEASE E-MAIL ALEXANDRA - [email protected]. WE NEED BABIES AND CHILDREN OF ALL AGES FOR OUR CURRENT AND UPCOMING EXPERIMENTS.

07/12/2024

SCIENCE ADVENTURES CANCELLED TODAY

Unfortunately due to the weather we are having to cancel the research session today. We are very sorry about this, but we will be back in the new year with more Science fun!

We still have afternoon spaces this Saturday! Come in from the cold and have a taster of fun research projects for 5-11 ...
04/12/2024

We still have afternoon spaces this Saturday! Come in from the cold and have a taster of fun research projects for 5-11 year olds with Science Adventures!

Looking for something to do on a cold wet weekend? Come and visit us and participate in some fun research studies with Science Adventures. Use the QR code below or this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1095096054779?aff=oddtdtcreator

If you would like more information please email us at: [email protected]

Thanks again to all our families who participated in this research. We hope we have begun to do your stories justice xx
19/07/2024

Thanks again to all our families who participated in this research. We hope we have begun to do your stories justice xx

Cognitive neuroscientist Dr Sinéad Mullally and her team surveyed over 900 parents of children displaying school distress.

Thanks to all the family and parents who took part in this study. I will update this with the peer-reviewed version as s...
15/07/2024

Thanks to all the family and parents who took part in this study. I will update this with the peer-reviewed version as soon as it's available.

Background: Despite receiving autism diagnoses in early life, autistic children are not routinely supported to understand these diagnoses post-diagnostically (1). Consequently, they typically grow-up lacking an accurate understanding of what it means to be autistic on both a collective and individua...

15/07/2024

Welcome to the Newcastle University Cognitive Development Lab Page!

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01/04/2024

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Thank you to journalist Steve Bogan for highlighting this issue so sympathetically and for including our research findin...
21/02/2024

Thank you to journalist Steve Bogan for highlighting this issue so sympathetically and for including our research findings: see

The plight of Britain’s school-refusers Parent-shaming won't solve the problem Much more than a 'sniffle'. Martin Bureau/AFP/Getty Images Much more than a 'sniffle'. Martin Bureau/AFP/Getty Images ChildrenEducationPandemicschoolSocietyUK Steve Boggan February 21, 2024   7 mins Harry Hocking was ...

** MORE SPACES RELEASED FOR SCIENCE ADVENTURES** Come and join us this half-term to learn about psychology and science!W...
19/02/2024

** MORE SPACES RELEASED FOR SCIENCE ADVENTURES** Come and join us this half-term to learn about psychology and science!
We will be running the event on Wednesday 21st February 9:30-5pm for 5-11 year olds.
We have lots of science activities and also the opportunity to participate in fun research studies! It is completely free and we supply goody bags, refreshments and lots of stickers! To sign up please scan the QR code or use this link:

A free science event for families at the School of Psychology. Come and learn about Psychology and Science and take part in fun research!

We have a new study! Come and take part in our online study investigating how exposure to different types of technology ...
09/02/2024

We have a new study! Come and take part in our online study investigating how exposure to different types of technology impact the development of spatial memory! To book a session please use this link: https://doodle.com/meeting/participate/id/dB1XxOob

05/02/2024

Looking for something to do this half term? Science Adventures is back!

We will be running the event on Wednesday 21st February 9:30-5pm for 5-11 year olds.

We have lots of science activities and also the opportunity to participate in fun research studies! It is completely free and we supply goody bags, refreshments and lots of stickers! To sign up please scan the QR code or use this link: http://tinyurl.com/scifebfun

Welcome to the Newcastle University Cognitive Development Lab Page!

Posting this as 1) it refers to our research on School Distress and 2) I know it is a topic important to many of us:
31/01/2024

Posting this as 1) it refers to our research on School Distress and 2) I know it is a topic important to many of us:

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🌟 Special Invitation: NeuroBears Research Study Extension for those new Autism and Families Seeking Understanding 🌟📣 We'...
17/11/2023

🌟 Special Invitation: NeuroBears Research Study Extension for those new Autism and Families Seeking Understanding 🌟

📣 We're thrilled to announce the reopening of applications for our NeuroBears research study, in partnership with Newcastle University.

This extension is a warm welcome to families who are newly navigating autism or seeking deeper understanding.

Why We're Reopening Applications:

Our initial launch was a huge success, reaching capacity in just 36 hours! 🚀

We're now extending this opportunity to ensure the inclusion and representation of diverse experiences, especially for those new to autism. The voices of young people are essential; their insights offer powerful and significant contributions to our understanding of autism and the effectiveness of NeuroBears. 💬

What is NeuroBears?

NeuroBears is an engaging online course designed to be accessible and comforting for autistic young individuals.

Through this study, we aim to evaluate:

- The ease of use and understanding of NeuroBears.
- Its impact on autistic young people's comfort and safety.

How it influences their:

- Understanding of autism.
- Feelings about being autistic.
- Ability to express their needs and experiences.

Who Can Apply?

Families new to autism or seeking greater understanding. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Resident in the UK. 🇬🇧
Young participants aged 8 - 14. 👦👧

Study Timeline:

Application Period: Now until Sunday, 19th November 2023. 📅

Course Duration: 6 weeks. ⏳

Includes a pre-course and post-course questionnaire. ✍️

How to Join:

To participate and access our NeuroBears course, please email [email protected]. 📧

Your involvement will contribute to valuable research. 💖

Please Share:

Sharing this invitation helps extend this valuable opportunity to more families and enriches our study with diverse perspectives. 🤝

We look forward to welcoming you and your family to the NeuroBears community! 🐻

On a very rainy day come and join us at Science Adventures! We have had some cancellations for this afternoon so we have...
01/11/2023

On a very rainy day come and join us at Science Adventures! We have had some cancellations for this afternoon so we have re-opened the booking form. We hope to see you today to enjoy spooky science activities and also the opportunity to take part in our fun research studies! To register please click on this link: TINYURL.COM/SCIADEVENT

We have had lots of cancellations this morning so if you would like to come along send us a message! Science adventures ...
30/10/2023

We have had lots of cancellations this morning so if you would like to come along send us a message! Science adventures is for 5-11 years old and we would love you to come visit us!

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Fun in the CDL!

Thank you to everyone who came to speak to us at the Centre for Science at Life yesterday! If you would like your baby to be involved in the Baby Memory Project or to find out more before the study closes please get in touch with Alexandra: [email protected] Alex will also be at the Heaton Community Centre on Monday 26th October (1pm onwards) for the baby social group. She will be more than happy to answer any questions about the study and sign up any interested parents. Come visit our lab and have as much fun as this little guy below!

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