About

Research Advisors: Sandra Russ & Anastasia Dimitropoulos

Research Interests: I am interested in working with children and families affected by developmental disabilities, including autism spectrum disorder and Prader-Willi Syndrome. I hope to support social, emotional, and family well-being through integrating evidence-based practices directly into family and community systems. Specifically, I am interested in examining the impacts of play therapy on various developmental and social outcomes, through identifying mechanisms of change and providing parent and community-based training opportunities.