Exploring
neurodevelopment
and child health.
Our focus
We conduct research that aims to enhance the lives of children and their families through a better understanding of neurodevelopment, health, and child education. We focus our research on neurodevelopmental disorders and the physical and mental health problems that commonly occur alongside them. We know that individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders are impacted far beyond their primary diagnosis, so our research encompasses the broad range of complex issues that these individuals and their families face.
Our Mission
Children and adolescents with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDD), such as autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disability, and cerebral palsy, are faced with a number of challenges. Using a variety of evidence-based research methods, our research laboratory aims to facilitate healthy outcomes in this unique population by working to identify early determinants of NDDs; specifically, prenatal, perinatal, and postnatal environmental and family risk factors, as well as the development of co-occurring mental disorders. The functioning and success of our lab depends on our common sense of purpose, professionalism, cooperation, and a strong dedication to the helping profession.
