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At Birkbeck, our BabyLab researchers have received global recognition for their incredible discoveries, such as identifying one of the earliest markers of autism in babies as young as eight months.
But there is so much more to do. We need to keep up the pace of this research by extending our learnings from babies to toddlers and you can help us do that.
Pioneering new research requires pioneering technology, and this is why we are crowdfunding to raise £30,000 towards state-of-the-art equipment to give our amazing scientists the best chance of continuing their success.
Toddlers don’t sit still!
The toddler years are a time of great cognitive, emotional and social development, but everyone knows that toddlers don’t sit still. Until now this has made the study of their brain activity almost impossible, leaving a huge gap of knowledge around this age group.
But at Birkbeck we like a challenge. The Wohl Wolfson ToddlerLab will enable toddlers to move around freely and play whilst being observed in a controlled research environment.
Pioneering technology
Your support will equip the ToddlerLab with sophisticated wireless technology allowing toddlers to be toddlers, while tracking their brain activity and monitoring their behaviour.
An exciting example of the cutting-edge technology in the ToddlerLab is a virtual environment known as the “CAVE”; which simulates real-world surroundings, such as a farm or a supermarket, and monitors how toddlers’ brain activity changes depending on the world around them.
Research into autism and other developmental conditions
One in 100 people in the UK have autism. Together with their families, this means autism is a part of daily life for 2.8 million people.
Identifying the early signs of developmental conditions like autism makes it possible to design earlier and more effective interventions that can help enhance the lives of these children and their families. These leading discoveries also help us inform policy that can influence how the healthcare and education sectors identify and support these children.
Be a part of the transformation.Donate today and together we can enhance the lives of children with developmental conditions and their families. Every gift has an impact on what we can achieve.
Spread the word .Help us maximise the reach of the campaign by sharing the link with your friends, and family.
Be sure to use the hashtag #BBKToddlerlab and tag us in your post @BirkbeckAlumni !
From all of us at Birkbeck, thank you.
We are delighted to launch the campaign with a gift of £1,000 from alumnus Edward Glover CMG MVO and Dame Audrey Glover DBE.
The construction of the Wohl Wolfson ToddlerLab is being made possible thanks to generous donations from alumni, friends and foundations including:
The Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation
The Wolfson Foundation
Garfield Weston Foundation
Daniel and Elizabeth Peltz
Select this reward if you just want to donate to the project without receiving a reward.
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Receive a thank you shout-out on our social media platforms!
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Estimated delivery: 1 April 2018
Receive a thank- you video from some of our ToddlerLab toddlers + the above
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Estimated delivery: 1 April 2018
Receive a limited edition ‘I’m a Young Scientist’ toddler T-shirt (as featured in the video) + all of the above!
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Estimated delivery: 1 June 2018
Have your name listed on ToddlerLab hoardings + all of the above!
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Estimated delivery: 1 October 2018
Receive an invitation to a ToddlerLab launch event (late 2019) + all of the above!
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Estimated delivery: 1 October 2019
Go on a hard-hat tour of the new ToddlerLab building + all of the above!
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Estimated delivery: 1 January 2019
Receive an invitation to visit the current Baby Lab and meet the BabyLab/ToddlerLab team + all of the above! (excluding the hard-hat tour).
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Estimated delivery: 1 September 2018