School of Psychology

Human Development and Learning

human-development

How children develop and learn

The Human Development and Learning group uses a range of methods to approach the core question of how children develop and learn, and how atypical development differs.
 

They have particular expertise in autism and in development over the primary school years, and benefit from the annual Summer Scientist Week event, which enables intensive research studies of primary school age children. Most group members are based in Psychology, but the group collaborates with colleagues in the Division of Psychiatry, Education and Computer Science, including the Horizon project on digital futures.

Recent projects and publications 

Recently funded projects include the development of cognitive control (ESRC) and differences in how people with autism learn driving skills (Leverhulme Trust).

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Researchers

haallen
Harriet Allen
Professor

I measure the neural processes of combining sensory information. My recent research has found differences in the relationship between perception and attention in obesity, autism, and ageing and has applied this to human factors, vehicle design, and the everyday environment.

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EfsunBirtwistle
Efsun Birtwistle
Assistant Professor

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SarahCassidy
Sarah Cassidy
Associate Professor

I am interested in understanding and preventing mental health problems in autism.

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lucycragg
Lucy Cragg
Professor

My research addresses the development of cognitive control, the set of processes that underlie the ability to control our thought and actions (also termed executive functions).

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shirieinav
Shiri Einav
Assistant Professor

My research focuses primarily on children's social cognitive development. In particular, I am interested in children's selective social learning.

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Ruth Filik
Ruth Filik
Associate Professor

The primary aim of my research is to further our understanding of the cognitive and neural mechanisms underlying language comprehension.

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stephenjackson
Stephen Jackson
Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience

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Lauren Marsh
Lauren Marsh
Assistant Professor

I am currently interested in how we interpret the social world, using cognitive neuroscience techniques such as eye tracking and fMRI.

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nicolapitchford
Nicola Pitchford
Professor of Developmental Psychology

My research expertise lies in the field of developmental neuropsychology, more specifically how the cognitive processes that underpin scholastic progression develop over childhood.

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Danielle Ropar
Danielle Ropar
Professor

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Elizabeth Sheppard
Elizabeth Sheppard
Assistant Professor

I have a wide range of research interests relating to Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and visual perception. I'm also interested in cognitive processes involved in driving, including perceptual, attentional and decision-making processes.

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Jonathan Stirk
Jonathan Stirk
Deputy Director of teaching

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SobanawartinyWijeakumar
Sobana Wijeakumar
Assistant Professor

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