MA in Psychology - Clinical Developmental Psychology in Toronto Canada | York University

The Clinical Developmental (CD) Area provides opportunities to participate in research covering early childhood through young adulthood, focusing on clinically significant aspects of both typical and atypical development. This includes studies in psychosocial growth, neuropsychology, therapeutic outcomes, and program assessments.

CD faculty research initiatives emphasize developmental perspectives, exploring subjects such as:

Developmental phases (e.g., early childhood, teenage years, transition to adulthood)
Clinical disorders and treatment methods (e.g., trauma interventions, pain evaluation, parenting strategies, cognitive behavioral therapy, attachment issues, early behavioral interventions)
Developmental neuroscience (e.g., cognitive functions, executive skills, attention mechanisms, brain-behavior connections in clinical groups)
Professional practices involving children and families (e.g., clinical evaluations, pediatric neuropsychological testing, program analysis)
Clinical groups of children and adolescents (including Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, developmental challenges, learning difficulties, psychological health, substance use)
Developmental risk elements (e.g. prenatal factors, traumatic experiences, neurological injuries)