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Pilot Testing of a Co-adapted Group Programme for Parents/Carers of Children With Complex Neurodisability

The goal of this pilot feasibility study is to test a co-adapted community-based group programme ("Encompass") with parents/carers of children with complex neurodisability under 5 years of age in East London in the UK. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Is it feasible and acceptable to carry out this newly co-adapted programme with two groups of parents/carers of children with complex neurodisability under the age of 5? * Is it feasible to carry out an evaluation of the above programme, which could then inform a protocol for larger scale evaluation? The main activities for the parent/carer participants will include: * Attending ten "Encompass" parent/carer groups * Filling in questionnaires at the start and end of the groups * Attending an interview with the researcher to discuss their experiences The groups will be facilitated by a healthcare professional and a parent with lived experience. They will also be interviewed about their experiences after the groups have been completed.

Cognitive Benefit of Intensive Rehabilitation Using Rhythmic Music Training in Children With Complex Neurodevelopmental Disorder

In the wide range of studies carried out on neurodevelopmental disorders (NDD), rhythm disorders have been identified as a major cross-cutting component. The aim of our research is to evaluate the effect of intensive rhythm-based rehabilitation on rhythmic abilities and its generalization to attentional, executive and reading skills.