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Cardiff Babylab
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We are a CUCHDS, Cardiff based research group working to understand the early development of children with and without developmental conditions. 👶🏻👩‍🔬

Website: https://www.cardiff-babylab.com/
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Job opportunities at Cardiff Babylab!

We are looking to hire two research assistants to join two projects funded by UKRI Future Leaders Fellowships.

Find out more Information on our website!

📅 Closing date for applications: 19th February 2026

#CardiffBabylab #ResearchAssistant #JobOpportunity
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February 11, 2026 at 4:50 PM
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Pleased to share a Cardiff University news feature on our work with Hana D’Souza.

Using baby-worn headcams and AI face detection, we found non-linear changes with age in face availability from babies’ point of view during everyday play.

Thanks to @cardiffbabylab.bsky.social and families involved.
Baby headcams reveal how babies encounter faces during development
Baby-worn headcams and AI shows non-linear changes in how babies see faces as they grow.
www.cardiff.ac.uk
January 28, 2026 at 12:55 PM
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Young children usually understand more words than they can say: a “comprehension–production gap”.

In a new study, we found that children with Williams syndrome (WS) have a unique profile: their gap is significantly reduced compared to other groups. 🧵 #LanguageDevelopment #WilliamsSyndrome #devpsyc
February 11, 2026 at 2:23 PM
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Do you work with children with Down syndrome under the age of 5?

We are inviting health care practitioners to share their views in a short online survey. Your insights will help explore how headcams could support and enhance clinical practice.

To find out more visit:
tinyurl.com/tinyexplorer...
Blue text ‘Do you work with children with Down syndrome under the age of 5 years?’ Red text ‘We want to hear from you!’. Yellow stars frame the text and there is a photo of a child with Down syndrome who is smiling whilst wearing the TinyExplorer head camera. The Cardiff University logo is in the top left of the post and the Cardiff Babylab image is on the bottom left of the post. The page is split vertically in half. The left side has a blue background and the text ‘Cardiff BabyLab is exploring healthcare practitioners views on the potential use of head-mounted cameras (Headcams) to support and enhance their practice’. The right side shows a photo of a child with Down syndrome smiling whilst wearing a headmounted camera helmet. Yellow stars are dotted across the border. The Cardiff University Logo and Cardiff Babylab logo are shown on the bottom of the page. The page is split vertically in half. The right side has a blue background and the text ‘Our remote study is inviting medics and allied health practitioners who are working in the UK and have experience working with a child with Down syndrome aged under 5 years’. The left side shows a photo of a child with Down syndrome playing whilst wearing a headmounted camera headband. The Cardiff University Logo and Cardiff Babylab logo are shown on the bottom of the page. Three yellow stars sit in the middle. A white page with a blue border, corners dotted with yellow stars. A QR code sits in the middle with the text ‘Share your views via a short online survey!’ above and ‘Scan the QR code or follow the link in the description.’ The Cardiff Uni logo is in the top left and the Cardiff Babylab logo is in the bottom right.
February 10, 2026 at 3:36 PM
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🎉 Big milestone!

Over the last two years, with the incredible support of so many wonderful families, we’ve recorded nearly 38 million headcam video frames, capturing young children’s everyday experiences.

www.youtube.com/shorts/dsF4Z...
Baby headcams reveal how babies encounter faces during development
YouTube video by Cardiff Babylab
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January 28, 2026 at 11:53 AM
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📣 We are inviting #parents of #preterm born children in #Wales to join our Expert Parent Group and guide #research to improve #speech #outcomes for preterm born #children! 📣

🙏 Please share with your networks and friends :)
January 22, 2026 at 11:12 AM
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How to make outdoor learning accessible and inclusive for all children
💡Design activities based on Universal Design for Learning
👍 Provide staff training
📣 Share good practice
🪶 Identify opportunities for flexible participation
#OutdoorLearning #Psychology #DevSci
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Making outdoor learning accessible and inclusive for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND): a case study
Outdoor learning enhances children’s academic performance, social communication, and well-being. Accessible and inclusive opportunities for outdoor learning are essential for children with Special ...
www.tandfonline.com
January 19, 2026 at 5:25 PM
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📄 New research paper out!
Children usually understand more words than they can say – but in Williams syndrome, this gap is smaller. Using computational models, we explore why.

🔗 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

#LanguageDevelopment #Neurodiversity #DevelopmentalScience
a cream background, in the top left corner there are three logos; the Cardiff University, the CUCHDS and the Cardiff Babylab logo. In the top right and bottom left corner there are red and blue circles that frame the post. Below the logos there is a blue rounded textbox, inside it says ‘New Research Published!’. Underneath there is text that says ‘Most kids know more words than they can say! But children with Williams syndrome… show a smaller “vocabulary gap”. We used computational modelling (brain-inspired computer simulation) to figure out why!’. In the middle of the post there is a diagram showing Hebbian connections between an auditory map and a visual map. Below it says ‘... and discovered that certain challenges in visual processing may help explain these language patterns.’ at the bottom of the image, in a blue textbox, it says ‘‘’Read more: (link to paper) Published in Developmental Science - “Explaining the Comprehension-Production Vocabulary Gap Through Neural Networks and Cross- Syndrome Evidence: Insights From Williams Syndrome.”’
January 19, 2026 at 12:54 PM
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Happy New Year from all of us at Cardiff Babylab! 🎉 🎆

We would like to say a huge thank you to all the little scientists and families who took part last year! Our research would not be possible without you!

We’ve got exciting things planned for the year ahead! Keep an eye on our socials for more!
Cream background with many yellow fireworks in the upper third. Over the top of this is a red box containing white writing reading “Happy New Year!”. Three polaroid-style photos of varying sizes are in the middle. The first shows a child, wearing the TinyExplorer head gear, with his arms up in the air. The third photo shows a child, wearing the TinyExplorer head gear, looking at his reflection in a mirror. The final photo shows a child, wearing the TinyExplorer head gear, playing with toys at a table. The Babylab ident is in the bottom left corner.
January 8, 2026 at 3:01 PM
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Wishing you all a joyful and relaxing festive season from everyone at Cardiff Babylab! 🎄✨

Thank you for being part of our community, here’s to a bright and happy new year!
A festive holiday graphic with a red scalloped border and yellow snowflakes. At the top, bold red text reads “Happy Holidays from Cardiff Babylab!” Below on the left is a message wishing everyone a joyful festive season. On the right are two Polaroid-style photos: one showing a child smiling in front of a decorated Christmas tree, and another showing some of the Cardiff Babylab team sitting together at a long restaurant table wearing paper crowns. Small red illustrations of Christmas trees appear at the bottom.
December 17, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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🚨New PhD studentship🚨

Do you want to know what everyday play really looks like to young children? Are you interested in how children’s daily experiences shape early development? Click on the link below to find out more!

📅Closing date: February 13, 2026
📅Start date: October 2026
December 15, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Turner Prize 2025: Nnena Kalu earns 'historic' win
Kalu wins for her sculptures and drawings, becoming the first learning disabled artist to scoop the award.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 11, 2025 at 11:43 AM
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childreninwales.org.uk
On Human Rights Day we recognise the rights of babies, children and young people in Wales. Children’s rights, part of human rights, help build safer, fairer and more inclusive communities.
December 10, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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childreninwales.org.uk
We’re launching ‘Power to the Dads’, exploring dads’ experiences, involvement & awareness of children’s rights in Wales. Dads want to be heard & supported www.childreninwales.org.uk/news/Childre...
Children in Wales launches new research spotlighting dads’ voices
www.childreninwales.org.uk
November 25, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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Join our Community of Practice webinar: Social Model of Disability; What it is and why it matters.

Speaker:
Vicky, Disabled People’s Employment Champion for Welsh Government, brings personal insight and extensive experience supporting disabled people of all ages.
November 25, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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🌟 Exciting news! My book "Mothering at the Margins: Black Mothers Raising Autistic Children in the UK" (co-authored with Dr Claire Malcolm) is coming out on 8th July! With a foreword by Professor Jason Arday! Available for pre-order now!
#BlackMothers #AutismCommunity
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Book cover for "Mothering at the Margins: Black Mothers Raising Autistic Children in the UK" by Claire Malcolm and Melissa Green. The cover features a mint green and white geometric design. Text describes it as an interdisciplinary investigation into Black mothers' experiences raising autistic children, with foreword by Jason Arday. Published by Lived Places Publishing as part of the Gender Studies collection edited by Jan Etienne and Reham Elmorally.
June 19, 2025 at 7:22 AM
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Are you interested in Speech, Language and Communication in early years, or the policies surrounding it?

Cardiff Babylab will be attending the annual Study Day as part of the Welsh Government’s Talk With Me Campaign on Tuesday the 14th of October, and you can join too!
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October 7, 2025 at 10:35 AM
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October is Down syndrome awareness month! 💙💛

At Cardiff Babylab, we’re proud to work with all the amazing families, charities, and organisations who make our research possible. Look out for more opportunities for little scientists to take part in our studies!
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October 1, 2025 at 8:57 AM
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Congratulations, also, to Joanna from Babylab PAN (supervised by @tomalski.bsky.social) who delivered a fantastic 15 minute presentation titled "Talking Hands: Maternal Speech and Hand Movements in Mother-Infant Interactions" 🌟

#ICDL2025
September 20, 2025 at 9:24 PM
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Keep an eye out for some more photos and details of the babylab presentations over the next few days but, in the meantime, check out a few of our fabulous presenters from Friday's poster session!

#ICDL2025
September 20, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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The Cardiff Babylab team is back in the UK from Prague, and reflecting on the wonderful last day of #ICDL2025 and the conference in general!

Huge thank you to the conference organisers for a stimulating and thought provoking programme, we already can't wait for next year! @ieee-icdl.bsky.social
September 20, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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We also loved the opportunity to meet and chat with the speakers and other talented conference attendees at yesterday's fantastic conference dinner!

Very excited for the third and final day of #ICDL2025
September 19, 2025 at 7:20 AM
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Particular congratulations to Agata from Babylab PAN (supervised by @tomalski.bsky.social) on her fantastic spotlight talk and poster yesterday!

What a wonderful presentation! #ICDL2025
September 19, 2025 at 7:19 AM
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Another fantastic day at @ieee-icdl.bsky.social yesterday!

We were treated to exciting keynotes about spatial language development and designing neurorobotics, and plenty of wonderful contributed talks about a range of developmental topics!

Day 3 - let's go! #ICDL2025
September 19, 2025 at 7:15 AM
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A big well done to all Babylab members (Dean, Catia on behalf of Teddy, Sofia, Charlotte, and Craig) who presented their posters yesterday at @ieee-icdl.bsky.social to some wonderful feedback.

Bring on Day 2! #ICDL2025
September 18, 2025 at 7:14 AM