Assistant Professor
carolinerichter@uab.edu
CH 213F
(205) 934-9897

Research Interests: Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Specific Learning Disabilities, Williams syndrome, Down syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorders, academic achievement, reading, emotional well-being

Office Hours: By appointment

Education:

• B.A., Psychology, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Brazil
• Certified Cognitive-Behavioral Therapist, Wainer Psicologia Cognitiva, Brazil
• M.A., Developmental Psychology, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Brazil
• M.S., Experimental Psychology, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY
• Ph.D., Experimental Psychology, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY
• Postdoctoral Research Associate, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT

Dr. Caroline G. Richter's research expertise is in the area of children with neurodevelopmental disorders. She is founder and director of the Science of Child DevelopmenT And NeuRodiverSity (STARS) laboratory. She is interested in understanding the cognitive and socio-emotional aspects that contribute to the variability on the academic achievement of individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders. She is particularly interested in working with children with learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, and Williams syndrome. She hopes that the results of her research can be used to inform targeted assessments and interventions, leading to improvements in the quality of life of individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders and their families.

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Please visit Dr. Richter’s Google Scholar page for more information about her publications.