About Us
The Neurodevelopmental Research lab is based at the School of Psychology, University of Surrey and is led by Dr Jo Moss.
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We aim to better understand social, emotional and cognitive diversity in individuals with a range of neurodevelopmental conditions. Our research is focused on understanding the complex pattern of autism and autistic traits observed in these populations as well as their impact on every-day social skills (e.g. peer relationships) and emotional well-being. We work with different populations including: individuals with genetic syndromes, individuals with intellectual disability, autistic individuals and individuals with autistic traits.
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We use a range of methods in our research including behaviour observation, cognitive assessments, neuropsychological tests, eye-tracking, questionnaire surveys and interviews. We work collaboratively with researchers and clinicians in the fields of neurodevelopmental disorders, autism, intellectual disability and genetics. Our research is funded by the Baily Thomas Charitable Fund, Experimental Psychology Society and Cerebra.
Key Links
FIND (www.findresources.co.uk) is an online resource created by the Cerebra Network (University of Birmingham) in partnership with Aston University which summarises high quality research findings from studies into rare genetic conditions to reduce the time for research to get seen and understood by parents and carers.​
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Our free TEACHER TRAINING RESOURCE has been developed to raise awareness and understanding of the complex needs of children with genetic syndromes, and to support educational practitioners and teachers. It can be found at www.findteacherresources.co.uk
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The Neurodevelopmental Research lab is one of four research centres that comprises the Cerebra Network for Neurodevelopmental Disorders, funded by Cerebra.
The Network is directed by Dr Jo Moss (University of Surrey), Dr Caroline Richards (University of Birmingham), Dr Jane Waite (University of Aston) and Dr Hayley Crawford (University of Warwick).
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Each hub focuses on central themes to improving the lives of individuals with complex needs due to intellectual disability associated with rare genetic syndromes The Network aims to improve the evidence that underpins better assessment and interventions for clinicians and leads to improved outcomes for these individuals and their families. If you would like to find out more, please visit the Cerebra Network website.
Get Involved
Recruiting education practitioners (teachers, SENCOs, teaching assistants etc.) who have experience working with children with a genetic syndrome to review our teaching training resource.
We are inviting practitioners to complete a few short questionnaires before and after engaging with an online teacher training resource. Additionally, we welcome practitioners to participate in an optional interview to share their experiences supporting a child with a genetic syndrome associated with intellectual disability in a school setting.
We appreciate that practitioners are busy, so we can be flexible with a time and date that suits them, including evenings and weekends. In addition, staff will be compensated with up to £35 in cash or Love to Shop vouchers for their time.
Interested practitioners should contact Teresa Padden-Evans at findteachertraining@surrey.ac.uk for more information.
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