Child Development Labs at UVA

We are a group of developmental psychology laboratories that study how children think and learn about the world around them. All of our studies are optional, short, and always fun for the families and children get prizes for participating! Our research depends on participation from community families. We study many facets of children's development, such as when babies start to understand emotions, how toddlers make moral evaluations, what impacts alternative education styles have on child outcomes, and how autistic children communicate with their families and friends. We will offer families information about our research activities as well as art activities, balloons, bubbles, crayons, stickers, and other small, fun items for free!