02/10/2021
Take part in our online study on video chat! Parents and grandparents of children born in 2020 or 2021 welcome to participate.
https://elp.georgetown.edu/sign-up/
This is the page for the research lab of Dr. Amy Learmonth at William Paterson University.
Current Studies:
Autism and the Video Deficit:
This study, funded by the NJ ACE, is constructed to do determine whether children with autism have a different mode of imitating than typically developing children, and whether or not video offers children with autism an advantage over live instruction. Children will be in one of two groups: one group that will see a demonstration on how to complete
02/10/2021
Take part in our online study on video chat! Parents and grandparents of children born in 2020 or 2021 welcome to participate.
https://elp.georgetown.edu/sign-up/
02/02/2021
How to help your children make the most of their screen time Child development experts on how best to reap the benefits of being online while staying healthy
06/12/2020
Here is the conversations from The Greene Space with a panel including Dr. Learmonth.
What Is Social Isolation Doing to Our Brains? | The Greene Space In these unprecedented times, our brains are dealing with a unique blend of social isolation, existential panic and an uncertainty about the road ahead. The threat of infection can cause new daily anxieties and phobias, leading us to see our neighbors, family members and partners as potential carrie...
06/11/2020
Come listen to Dr. Learmonth talk about this very biggest question
What Is Social Isolation Doing to our Brains? | The Greene Space In these unprecedented times, our brains are dealing with a unique blend of social isolation, existential panic and an uncertainty about the road ahead. The threat of infection can cause new daily anxieties and phobias, leading us to see our neighbors, family members and partners as potential carrie...
04/26/2020
Our collaborator's book is more important than ever in this time when media is our only way to connect with people outside our homes.
04/22/2020
Parents, You Can Stop Feeling Guilty About Screen Time Why Technology use Feels Different During a Pandemic
04/20/2020
Our collaborator Dr. Rachel Barr is doing a great thing.
Attn parents/caregivers: Get your questions about screen time answered by a child development expert! Register for "The Science of Screen Time During COVID-19" (April 24, 2020, 11:00am ET): https://bit.ly/2VISL2l
I did an interview today about how to support our kids during social distancing.
03/13/2020
How to Talk to Your Kids About Coronavirus | Parenting Tips & Advice | PBS KIDS for Parents With coronavirus being a concern for grown ups, kids might also be worrying. Here's how to talk about COVID-19 with your young children, plus ways to practice healthy habits all year round.