Lab Mission
Connecting Research to Early Support
Located within the Department of Psychology, the InterBeing Lab is dedicated to understanding the intricate ways infants engage with their surroundings. Through our work, we aim to bridge the gap between research and real-world applications, providing insights that empower parents, educators, and healthcare professionals.
Observing Behavior, Transforming Lives
Our mission is to promote greater relational health and positive childhood experiences for young children and their families. We advance this mission by studying how reflective practices—such as mindfulness, self-compassion, and mindful parenting—can strengthen caregiver’s well-being and enhance their capacity to provide stable, nurturing, and attuned caregiving.
Empowering Connection, Enhancing Community
We strive to contribute to a world where early detection and intervention for social disorders are accessible, effective, and centered on the unique needs of each individual.
Enhance Early Detection of Social Disorders
Through innovative research on infant behavior, we aim to uncover subtle behavioral markers that may indicate risks of social disorders. This work seeks to bridge critical gaps in early diagnosis, enabling families and professionals.
Promote Lifelong Positive Outcomes
By detecting early indicators of ASD and other social disorders, we hope to enable timely, personalized interventions that support developmental progress, improving quality of life for children and their families.
Collaborate Across Disciplines
Our lab brings together experts in psychology, neuroscience, and pediatrics to create a holistic understanding of infant behavior, ensuring our research is both impactful and applicable in clinical and real-world settings.