Research
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Behavioral Science Core

Brain Imaging Core

Cellular Morphology Core

Genetics Core

Infant Primate Research Laboratory Core

Instrument Development Laboratory Core

Michael Guralnick, Ph.D.

Professor of Psychology and Pediatrics
Research Affiliate and Director, Center on Human Development and Disability
mjgural@u.washington.edu
206-543-2832
University of Washington, Box 357920
Seattle, WA 98195-7920

Dr. Guralnick's research centers on assessment of the social interactions and social integration of young children with developmental disabilities, and design and evaluation of early intervention systems. In studies involving observational analysis of peer interactions in a variety of settings including controlled playgroups and community-based peer social networks, Guralnick has identified and characterized the unique peer interaction problems experienced by the vast majority of young children with developmental disabilities, particularly children with mild (cognitive) developmental delays.

Current projects focus on evaluation of interventions designed to promote peer-related social competence in children with developmental delays. These studies will also evaluate the extent to which family factors influence children's peer-related social competence and assess the relationship between family and child risk factors and social competence outcomes.

Mike Guralnick's web page

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University of Washington • Center on Human Development and Disability Box 357920 • Seattle WA 98195-7920 USA • 206-543-7701 •chdd@u.washington.edu