Georgia Tech Child Study Lab

Hop over to the High in three weeks to discover The World of Peter Rabbit! 🐰

"Beatrix Potter: Drawn to Nature" is a playful, interactive exhibition that invites visitors of all ages to explore the places and animals that inspired Beatrix Potter’s beloved stories including "The Tale of Peter Rabbit™," "The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle," and "The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin."

Peter Rabbit, Victoria and Albert Museum

Mrs Rabbit shopping, design for Windermere Fund, 1927. Linder Bequest. Museum no. LB.1832. ©Victoria and Albert Museum, London / courtesy of Frederick Warne & Co. Ltd.

Delaney is spending her summer volunteering at the Shepherd Center, taking classes at Tech and working to get certified as a Medical Assistant. She is also acting as a caregiver for another student on campus, as well as, continuing to work for the Child Study Lab.

Robert is spending his summer as an intern at the Shepherd Spinal Center working with a variety of clinical professionals to care for patients experiencing spinal cord injuries, brain injuries and other neurological conditions. He is also shadowing pediatric psychologists at the Children’s Autism Assessment Center while also being trained on evaluation and treatment of ASD and related developmental disorders.

Atlanta parents! We have increased our age limit from 24 months old to 30 months old. Volunteer today! More info in bio.
💖We support all Barbies and Kens!💖

Ricky, an Undergraduate Research Assistant in the Child Study Lab, is spending his summer working in the lab, taking a summer class, and working at the on-campus Chick-fil-A.

Meet Vicky, an Undergrad Research Assistant for the lab! She is spending this summer studying abroad in South America!

Brenna, an Undergraduate Research Assistant, is spending this summer in Montevideo, Uruguay, learning about the Uruguayan healthcare system through shadowing and clinical volunteer work. She is also teaching English at a local preschool/elementary school and helping launch a dental hygiene program for those students.

Meet Audrey! Audrey is the Child Study Lab's Lab Manager. She is a critical component of the Child Study Lab's culture and success!

Meet Sharon, one of the Child Study Lab Undergraduate Research Assistants! Sharon is spending her summer working as a rehabilitation aide at Wellstar, studying for the GRE, volunteering with Chastain Horse Park and shadowing some hippotherapy.

Another fun activity we wanted to spotlight for sensory-inclusivity this summer is a trip to Zoo Atlanta!
Take a look at the below link for more information!

Zoo Atlanta is certified sensory inclusive - Zoo Atlanta The Zoo is only the third Atlanta visitor destination to offer certified resources for guests with sensory needs.

Enjoy sensory-friendly events with your children at the Center for Puppetry Arts on Sundays! These events range from sensory-friendly shows to workshops where your little one can make their own puppets. On Sensory-Friendly Sundays, the Center for Puppetry Arts provides access to fidget toys, sound-reducing headphones, light-reducing headphones, and quiet areas while ensuring fun activities are accessible to all patrons. Feel free to email [email protected] or call 404-837-3391 to get more information regarding ASD accessibility.

ASD Sensory-Friendly Sundays ASD Sensory-Friendly Sundays2023-2024Sensory-Friendly SundaysGuests with sensory sensitivities (such as Autism Spectrum Disorder) and other developmental differences are invited to enjoy the Center for Puppetry Arts in a fun, comfortable, and welcoming environment!Contact UsWhat You Can ExpectOn Sen...

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