Real-World
Impacts
Within our insp!re lab, we seek to better understand how infants and caregivers
communicate, which we hope will improve the lives of families.
About Our Research
Our research seeks to understand “real people” in “real lives” and serve tangible societal needs to
improve human health, quality of life, and well-being. We mobilize knowledge for use by accelerating
the movement of discoveries and best practices into active uses that lead to broader impacts for our
communities.
Featured Publication
A Cascading, “Sensory First” Developmental Model of Autism
Since 2013, sensory features have been recognized as one of the restricted and repetitive behavior diagnostic criteria of autism. This “editor’s choice” article co-authored by Grace Baranek summarizes the theory and research that early sensory functions and experiences have a primary role in autism. Then, the authors propose a “cascading” model of development in which autistic individuals’ social communication and repetitive behaviors are “downstream” of sensory ones.
Occupations consist of our life and occupational science is everywhere. Being an occupational scientist means never taking anything for granted, which is also the way to the true meaning of life.
Opportunities
Research Participant
If you meet the criteria, you could become part of a current research study.