Research
Our research seeks to improve early identification and intervention for children with learning differences and learning disabilities. We are currently focusing on the neuropsychology of co-occurring learning disabilities with mental health symptoms and attentional challenges.
Research (Current Studies)
Neuropsychology of co-occurring learning, neurodevelopmental, and mental health conditions
Children with learning disabilities frequently experience co-occurring challenges in other domains, such as ADHD, speech/language disorders, and other learning disabilities, as well as in the mental health domain, such as anxiety and depression. Because children with co-occurring difficulties frequently experience additional academic and real-world impacts we are trying to understand why these challenges tend to co-occur and what resilience factors may prevent or mitigate these co-occurring challenges.
Our work on this topic is currently funded by the National Institute of Child Health and Development (NIH/NICHD).
