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Jenefer Sargent

Jenefer - Neurodisability Team - Head and shoulders
Dr Jenefer Sargent is a Consultant Paediatrician in Neurodisability and has been in this role since 2001.

“I am passionate about enhancing the understanding of the needs and abilities of children with a wide range of developmental disabilities. I work closely with a range of highly skilled professional colleagues in multidisciplinary teams.”

Jenefer Sargent

Specialisms

I have particular interests in the developmental needs of children with severe visual impairment, and in the communication and learning needs of children with severe movement disorders.

Qualifications

  • MA - University of Cambridge, 1983

  • MBBCh - University of Cambridge, 1991

  • MSc - Community Paediatrics, Institute of Child Health, 1995

Membership of professional bodies

  • British Medical Association (BMA)

  • Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH)

  • British Association for Childhood Disability (BACD)

  • Royal College of Ophthalmologists paediatric sub-committee

Research Interests

Functional use of vision to support communication and interaction in children with severe movement disorders (in conjunction with colleagues at GOSH and University College London)

Contact

Extension 1133 

Developmental Vision clinic secretary

extension 1142

Communication, Learning and Technology service secretary

extension 1144