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Laudan B. Jahromi is a Professor of Psychology and Education and Chair of the Department of Health Studies & Applied Educational Psychology at Teachers College, Columbia University. She also serves as Director of the Intellectual Disability/Autism program and Associate Editor of the American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Her research focuses on social-emotional well-being in children with developmental disabilities, caregiver well-being in high-risk families, and culturally responsive education strategies.
Educational Background:
- Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State University
- M.A., New York University
- B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Postdoctoral Fellowship in Applied Human Development
Research Interests: Dr. Jahromi examines self-regulation in children with autism and developmental delays, caregiver coping strategies, family strengths in socioeconomically disadvantaged contexts, and the intersection of culture and education. Her work emphasizes culturally diverse parenting practices and school readiness in marginalized communities.
Article Trends: Her recent publications analyze autism spectrum disorder (ASD) interventions, family-school partnerships in early childhood education, and sociocultural factors impacting Mexican-origin families. Themes include joint attention in ASD, parenting differences for children with ASD, and cultural socialization's role in child development.
Advising & Grants: Dr. Jahromi leads research initiatives on adolescent parenthood, disability education, and bilingualism's cognitive benefits. She has secured grants from NIH and collaborates with community organizations through the ABC-TC CBPR Advisory Board.
Labs/Teams: Directs the Intellectual Disability/Autism program and co-leads the Developmental Disabilities Research Group at Teachers College. Engages in interdisciplinary work with psychology, education, and public health departments.
