About
Dr. Donato Tarulli is an Associate Professor in the Department of Child and Youth Studies at Brock University. His research focuses on sociocultural foundations of development, dialogical and narrative approaches, and human rights issues related to children and persons with intellectual disabilities. He explores theoretical frameworks that intertwine individual agency with social and cultural contexts.
Key research interests include child rights, self-understanding, play, and the application of Vygotskyan and Bakhtinian theories. His work bridges developmental psychology with interdisciplinary perspectives on rights and inclusion. Dr. Tarulli has contributed to discussions on disability rights, policy frameworks, and ethical considerations in child development.
Publications highlight themes such as the rights of persons with intellectual disabilities, narrative therapy methodologies, and ontological frameworks for understanding child rights. His writing often critiques and reimagines traditional developmental paradigms through a sociocultural lens.
