What's it like to be child of the 90s?

One of the Children of the 90s talks about his 16 year experience of the project. From ear and eye examinations to muscle and bone scans, he discusses how interesting it is be a part of the research.

He reveals that the overall results from general tests and examinations are given in ALPAC newsletters and are even published in newspaper articles around the world.

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See what a visit to Focus is like!

A number of ALSPAC participants are filmed at the Focus Session centre, where they individually talk about why they enjoy taking part in the project. Many find the scientific research interesting and informative, learning more about their bodies and general health. Others find delight in the many prize draws and competitions held by the project, where visitors to Focus Sessions can win shopping vouchers and cash prizes.

Each member looks forward to their visit to the centre, where the friendly staff make them feel welcome and they are given the chance to catch-up with friends or meet new ones.

Children of the 90s Beach Party on ITV West

ITV weather broadcast at Children of the 90s Hawaiian beach party on Uphill beach, Western-super-Mare in August 2007. Participants, dressed in Hawaiian outfits enjoy games including limbo, sumo wrestling and gladiator jousting. One of the founders of Children of the 90s, Jennie Cross, reveals that the party is a way of thanking the participants and their families for taking part in the research so far, and is a great chance to see all of the teenagers together.