EPT Institute for Neurodevelopment and Neurodiversity Research
Advancing evidence. Improving practice. Transforming outcomes.
The EPT Institute for Neurodevelopment and Neurodiversity Research is an independent research institute dedicated to improving the understanding, assessment and support of neurodevelopmental differences across childhood and adolescence. Our research brings together psychology, neuroscience, education and healthcare to develop practical, evidence-informed solutions that improve outcomes for children, families and services.
Our Mission
To advance knowledge through rigorous, applied research that improves neurodevelopmental care and supports better outcomes for children, families and communities.
Our Vision
A future where every child can access evidence-informed, neurodiversity-affirmative assessment and intervention, supported by research that translates into meaningful improvements in practice and policy.
About Us
The EPT Institute for Neurodevelopment and Neurodiversity Research is the research division of EPT Clinic Ltd. Our work focuses on generating high-quality evidence that informs clinical practice, service development and public policy. Through applied research, programme evaluation and innovation, we aim to bridge the gap between scientific evidence and real-world care.
Our research is grounded in neurodiversity-affirmative practice and is driven by a commitment to improving access to timely, effective and person-centred supports for children, young people and their families.
Research Themes
Neurodevelopment
Research exploring autism, ADHD, learning differences and related neurodevelopmental presentations across childhood and adolescence.
Emotional Regulation
Developing and evaluating interventions that strengthen emotional regulation, resilience and family wellbeing.
Service Innovation
Improving healthcare pathways through implementation science, digital innovation, health economics and service evaluation.
Research
Conducting high-quality research that advances understanding of neurodevelopment, neurodiversity and child mental health while improving outcomes for children, families and services.
Innovation
Developing and evaluating evidence-based assessments, interventions and digital technologies that translate research into everyday clinical practice.
Impact
Working with healthcare providers, educators, researchers and policymakers to improve access to effective, evidence-informed neurodevelopmental care.
Current Research
Our current programme of research includes:
• Emotional Regulation Programme implementation and effectiveness studies.
• Development and evaluation of digital neurodevelopmental assessment tools.
• Primary care and community psychology service innovation.
• Neurodiversity-affirmative clinical practice.
• Health economics and cost-effectiveness of early intervention.
• Parent and family wellbeing.
Publications
Our researchers publish in peer-reviewed national and international journals, contributing evidence that informs clinical practice, service delivery and policy development.
View our latest publications, conference presentations and research reports.
Research Collaboration
We welcome opportunities to collaborate with universities, healthcare organisations, researchers and policymakers on projects that improve neurodevelopmental care.
Areas of collaboration include:
• Research partnerships
• Clinical trials and evaluations
• Service evaluation
• Grant applications
• Student research supervision
• Knowledge translation
Research Governance
The Institute is committed to maintaining the highest standards of scientific integrity, ethics and research governance. All research is conducted in accordance with recognised ethical principles, data protection legislation and best practice in responsible research.
Get Involved
We welcome collaboration from clinicians, researchers, healthcare organisations and funding partners who share our commitment to improving neurodevelopmental care through high-quality research.
Contact us to discuss collaborative opportunities or ongoing research projects.
EPT Institute for Neurodevelopment and Neurodiversity Research is the dedicated research institute of EPT Clinic Ltd., committed to advancing evidence that improves neurodevelopmental assessment, intervention and healthcare delivery.
