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Dr. Leslie Atkinson is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Toronto Metropolitan University. His expertise lies in developmental psychopathology, attachment theory, early adversity, and physiology. He explores how biological, psychological, and social factors influence typical and atypical development in children and adults.
Dr. Atkinson’s research employs a multidisciplinary approach, collaborating with neuroscientists, psychiatrists, and geneticists. His work emphasizes rigorous psychometric methods to measure constructs across multiple methodologies. Key areas include studying attachment patterns, emotion regulation, and physiological markers like cortisol in infants and children.
His publications highlight meta-analytic reviews on household chaos, parenting interventions, and biological correlates of mental health. He teaches courses such as Psychological Assessment and Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis, reflecting his commitment to bridging research and clinical practice.
Dr. Atkinson’s career includes roles at Whitby Psychiatric Hospital, Surrey Place Centre, and the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, enriching his clinical and research perspectives. He mentors graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, fostering innovative research directions in developmental psychopathology.
