"We say a child with a disability is a child first...but we must also realize that a family that has a child with a disability is a family first, as well ."

- Dr. Joshua Diehl

 

 

Introducing the !

Welcome to the homepage of the Laboratory For Understanding Neurodevelopment.  We are a group of researchers, clinicians, and students who share a common interest in understanding neurodevelopmental disorders and learning disabilities.

Currently, we are working to understand Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs). We are interested in how individuals with ASDs understand language in order to improve treatment of the disorder.

We are also beginning research on visual processing strengths in children and adults with Dyslexia. The hope is that this work will be useful for developing effective teaching strategies for children who have difficulty learning to read.

 

***Important Announcement***

Dr. Diehl will be taking a graduate student this year for the academic period starting Fall, 2010.  He is interested in applicants wishing to pursue a degree in Clinical or Developmental Psychology and wanting to work with children with ASDs or Reading Disorders. If you are interested, please contact him at joshua.diehl@nd.edu for more information.