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About the Research Team

The Ladders Study is led by a team of researchers who are passionate about improving the lives and outcomes of children with intellectual disability, autism and rare genetic syndromes, and their families. The team is based at Aston University, with support from University College London. The study is coordinated by the Leicester Clinical Trials Unit

Dr Jane Waite

 

Dr Jane Waite is a Reader and Clinical Psychologist, and is the Principle Investigator in this study. Jane conceived the idea of the project and secured its funding. She developed the manual.

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Professor Angela Hassiotis

 

Professor Angela Hassiotis is a professor of psychiatry and intellectual disability at University College London and is the co-lead for the study.

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