Welcome to Social Development Lab

The Social Development Lab is part of the Developmental Psychology Area in the Department of Psychology at the University of Waterloo. Take a moment to learn about who we are, why we are interested in children’s social and emotional development, and most importantly how you and your child can become involved in our studies. 

If you are interested in having your child take part in our studies or would like additional information please contact us, or complete this fillable form.


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In the news:

With restrictions put in place with COVID-19, Dr. Henderson weighs in on the effect they have on children

Serena McDiarmid earns the prestigious Vanier Scholaship for her research on refugee children's language acquisition. 

Exciting new opportunities for studying children as they learn and interact with others in their everyday lives! 

Heather Henderson's research on shy children has been featured in “Waterloo Stories.”