Shelley Parlow

Dr. Shelley Parlow is a retired Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at Carleton University, affiliated with the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Toronto. Her research focuses on interhemispheric communication in children and adults, clinical populations (e.g., mild head injury, dyslexia, autism), and factors influencing resilience and academic achievement. Key interests include handedness, laterality, and brain-based factors affecting cognitive development.

• Education: Ph.D. (Toronto)

Her work explores neurological and behavioral aspects of brain function, particularly in pediatric populations with brain injuries or developmental disorders. Recent studies investigate linguistic and prosodic processes, cognitive outcomes in children with brain tumors, and the impact of trauma on interhemispheric interaction. Dr. Parlow’s research integrates neuropsychological, developmental, and clinical perspectives to advance understanding of brain-behavior relationships.

Publications reflect her expertise in pediatric neuropsychology, language processing, and interhemispheric communication. Though retired since July 2020, her contributions remain influential in cognitive neuroscience and clinical psychology.