Autism & Neurodiversity Lab (AND)

The AND Lab conducts applied, interdisciplinary research aimed at improving outcomes for children and adolescents with autism and other neurodevelopmental disabilities and their families.

What we study

  • Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disabilities

    Autism, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Intellectual Disability, and Specific Learning Disorder

  • Psychological & Psychoeducational Assessment

    Examine the best practices for assessments across school, clinical, and community settings

  • Disproportionality in Schools

    Racial, ethnic, linguistics & SES disparities in autism identification in schools

  • Health Disparities & Culturally Responsive Practices

    Access to care and equitable assessment practices

  • Measurement Development & Validation

    Psychometric evaluation and validity of autism measures across different populations

  • Training & Professional Issues

    Evidence-based training for school psychologists and allied professionals

  • Interprofessional & Interagency Collaboration

    Coordinated care across education, healthcare, and community settings

  • Global School Psychology

    Examine cross-cultural perspectives on autism & neurodevelopmental disability assessment with international collaborators

Meet our team.