Attention, Brain & Cognitive Development
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- gaia.scerif@psy.ox.ac.uk
Founded in 2006
Over 100 research articles published
Passionate about public engagement
Prof. Gaia Scerif
Attention shapes what we act upon and learn from our environment. And yet there is much to be discovered about the following:
- How do attentional processes develop in infants, toddlers and children as they become attentive adults?
- How does the brain implement these developing functions?
- How do genetic and environmental factors constrain the development of attention?
- What is the impact of attentional difficulties on learning over developmental time?
We ask these questions by studying typically and atypically developing people from early childhood into adolescence and adulthood. Our group is also part of the Developmental Psychology Research Theme.
Our team
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Gaia Scerif
Professor of Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience
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Alexandra Hendry
NIHR and Castang Foundation Advanced Fellow
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Alex Fraser
Postdoctoral Researcher
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Sophia Shatek
Postdoctoral Researcher
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Sylvia Gattas
Postdoctoral Researcher
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Jennie Bullen
Postdoctoral Researcher
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Fionnuala O'Reilly
DPhil Candidate
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Denise Kohlhepp
DPhil Candidate
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Victoria Hulks
DPhil Candidate
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Aunnika Short
DPhil Candidate
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Bethan Grimes
DPhil Candidate
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Caroline Korell
Project Manager and Recruitment Officer
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Karla Holmboe
Visiting MRC Career Development Fellow
Research
1. Early Attention and Number
How does attention matter to developing numeracy? Can a combined executive and early numeracy intervention help children build stronger foundations for later maths?
2. Attention TO Maths and Webcam-based gaze processing
Can we understand mechanisms of Attention TO Maths by using multiple methods concurrently? Can we use low-cost webcams to measure and monitor people's eye gaze while online?
3. Mathematical Inclusion and Neurodiversity
How can Neurodivergent children be included in mathematical learning?
4. Atypical attention and memory
How do they operate in a social and non-social context?
5. Perceptual Development
How do children make decisions about visual information as they get older?
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For Kids and Parents
Partnering with National Support Groups
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Reports
Preschool Foundations of Maths: Not as Easy as 123
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