Sleep Education and Research Laboratory (SERL), Department of Psychology and Human Development, IOE, University College London, UK
Joined June 2025
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UCL Sleep Education and Research Laboratory (SERL) retweeted
We are inviting adults in Saudi Arabia - please see details below.
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UCL Sleep Education and Research Laboratory (SERL) retweeted
Our new paper on napping
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/shar…
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🏡Sleep isn’t one-size-fits-all, especially in neurodiversity.
For autistic and ADHD individuals, sleep reflects the interaction between sensory worlds, environment, and mental wellbeing -- not just routines.
🎧Our new podcast episode is out now👉:
youtube.com/watch?v=zJbOu9tw…
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💤World Sleep Day is TODAY!
Professor Dagmara Dimitriou speaks with Dr Rashmi Shetty, dermatologist and sleep health advocate, about the importance of healthy sleep routines and daily habits that support better sleep and overall wellbeing.
🎥 Watch here youtube.com/watch?v=-6ex7FCw…
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💡Sleep Week Day 3
📱Do you scroll on your phone before sleep? It might feel relaxing, but it could be stealing your sleep sometimes.
In this video, we explain how bedtime screen use affects melatonin, circadian rhythm, and sleep quality.
📹 Watch here youtube.com/watch?v=69522zWS…
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🌟Sleep Week Day 2
Today's podcast features a conversation discussing why sleep is important in children's daily life, from an educator's perspective.youtube.com/watch?v=0_luUW4e…
And one scientometric paper investigating melatonin, cortisol and sleep in autism sciencedirect.com/science/ar…
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🎊World Sleep Day is coming!
This week our lab will be sharing daily podcasts and research on sleep. Stay Tuned!💤
Today: children talking about sleep from a cross-cultural perspective: youtube.com/watch?v=f9hIxIRY…
Learn more from our latest qualitative study:
mdpi.com/2227-9032/14/5/611
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Celebrate this important day that reminds us to rest well and take care of our sleep with us!
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🌟Disability Week Visiting Centers in Saudi Arabia
Professor Dagmara Dimitriou @DagmaraLilas visited several disability support centers together with Princess Danya AI Saud.
A truly meaningful and inspiring week of listening, connecting, and supporting inclusive practices!
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🎥Ever wondered how children understand sleep, growing up, and culture?
📽️In our new podcast teaser, Sofia & Shanaya take the mic to share their personal stories, thoughts & questions.
Real voices. Real views.
#sleep #KidsPerspective #Podcast
Watch now:
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🧠Call for papers!
We’re excited to announce a Special Issue in Brain Sciences on Personalised Treatment and Diagnosis of Sleep disorders, guest edited by Prof. Dagmara Dimitriou and colleagues.
✍️Submission Deadline: 15 May 2026
🔗Learn more:
mdpi.com/journal/brainsci/sp…
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📢 New Publication🎉
A new study investigates the often-overlooked link between #dyslexia and sleep disturbances.
📌 Findings highlight the need to address sleep health in dyslexia and explore tailored interventions beyond anxiety management.
#sleepresearch
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📝 Read the full study: eur01.safelinks.protection.o…
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Among 160 children aged 7–13 with dyslexia, 66% showed clinically significant sleep issues in sleep onset delay, sleep anxiety, and daytime sleepiness. While sleep and anxiety were correlated, anxiety didn’t explain delayed sleep onset, pointing to other contributing factors.
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📢 We're conducting a UCL study on children's sleep health, led by Prof. Dagmara Dimitriou & Dr Mustafa Jaafar.
Parents of children aged 2–12 (with or without sleep issues) are invited to complete an anonymous survey
📝 Take part here: qualtrics.ucl.ac.uk/jfe/form…
📎 Flyer attached
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