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Research Areas

• fantasy orientation and pretend play
• executive functions
• school readiness
• children's use of testimony (information from other people) to learn about the world
• imaginary companions (mean and nice)
• children's understanding of fantasy/reality
• development of religiousity
• pretend play's role in early childhood intervention (ASD)

Centers

• Autism Spectrum Disorders Clinic
• Center for Youth Development and Intervention (CYDI)