Education
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of Guelph
- Master's of Arts, University of Guelph
- Honours Bachelor of Science, York University
- Additional Qualifications, Ontario Institute in Studies for Education of the University of Toronto
- Bachelor of Education, Queen's University
- Honours Bachelor of Arts, Queen's University
Research Interests
Broadly, my research explores how our internal patterns of physiological functioning shape our subjective experiences of ourselves in relation to the external world. As a clinical developmental psychologist, I am most interested in identifying these relationships in child and youth populations with autism, developmental disabilities, and other neurodivergent disorders. Currently, my post-doctoral research examines how a therapeutic photography intervention impacts the psycho-physiological well-being of autistic youth. Historically, my research has examined links between unseen bio-physiological patterns (e.g., heart rate variability, circadian misalignment), observable behaviours (e.g., parenting, academic performance), and self-reported social-emotional functioning (e.g., anxiety, depression).
Contact
Email: lpanetta@yorku.ca
LinkedIn: Larissa Panetta