Professor Sam Wass is a child psychologist
& neuroscientist who is an expert in child concentration and child stress.
He leads a research unit, the BabyDevLab, which is funded by the European Research Council, Research Councils UK and others, based at the University of East London.
East London is one of most demographically and socioeconomically diverse areas of the world, and a major focus of his research is on understanding how different early life environments and different early inter-personal interaction styles influence the development of concentration and stress during infancy and early childhood.
In addition, Sam is active in the public communication of science.
He appears as a press spokesperson for public organisations including the Department of Education and Public Health England, and for commercial organisations including Lego, Disney+ and many others.
Sam is also co-founder of Nest Kids which runs training for practitioners working in Early Years.
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About Sam
Prof Sam Wass is a child psychologist, neuroscientist and expert in child concentration and child stress.
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Research
Sam Wass’ research examines stress, concentration and learning during infancy and early childhood.
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Podcasts & Short talks
Listen to Sam’s podcasts and short talks
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Media Spokesperson
Sam is experienced at giving broadcast interviews on television, radio and print media.
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Pointless But Pretty
Here are some graphs that I’ve generally plotted by mistake, but kept because I thought they were pretty.
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Early Years Training - Nest Kids
Find out more about Sam's involvement with NEST Kids
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Take Action on Distraction book
Read about Sam’s book on concentration for Early Years practitioners
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Research by topic
Read articles and watch videos about Sam’s research
