Edouard Gentaz
Function: Professeur ordinaire
Group name: Psychology of sensorimotor, affective and social development
Group type: Main
Affiliations: Faculty of Psychology and Science of Education, Psychology Section
Domains: Development and Plasticity, Perception, Attention and Cognition, Affective and Social Neurosciences, Sensory and Motor Systems
Keywords: brain development, child development, Emotion, sensorimotor processes, social behavior
Research activities
Our research aim at better understanding the development of sensorimotor, affective and social abilities in typical and atypical humans, from birth to late adolescence. Our research shows a theoretical interest but also concrete practical applications with pedagogic methods, guides for parents etc. Our research about babies behavior and abilities is supported by the babylab.
Latest publications
Journeys towards accessing an autism diagnosis and associated support: A survey of families of autistic children in Ecuador.
An Eye-Tracking Study on Six Early Social-Emotional Abilities in Children Aged 1 to 3 Years.
The Effect of Screen Habits and Alternative Activities on Tactile Exploration Skills in 6- to 36-Month-Old Toddlers.
"Vis-à-Vis Training" to Improve Emotional and Executive Competences in Very Preterm Children: A Pilot Study and Randomised Controlled Trial.
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Contact
Faculté de psychologie
Université de Genève
edouard.gentaz@unige.ch