In the GROWTH Lab, we believe in the following Core Values:

  • Equity
  • Integrity
  • Adaptability

We will achieve our core values utilizing the following strategies:

  • Collaborative Learning & Development 
    1. Foster inclusive, cross-disciplinary partnerships 
    2. Advance culturally responsive practices 
    3. Promote ethical research and transparent communication 
  • Research & Community Impact 
    1. Conduct rigorous, community-informed research 
    2. Build sustainable community partnerships
    3. Drive evidence-based advocacy and change
    4. Ensure rigorous methodology and reproducible research 
  • Professional Development Pathways 
    1. Support personalized growth and career advancement  
    2. Build capacity for challenging conversations 
    3. Promote accountability in research and practice

Purpose

The purpose of the GROWTH Lab is to advance health equity through increasing access to evidence-based services to improve the well-being of families with children with neurodevelopmental delay.

Mission

The GROWTH Lab’s mission is to advance health equity for children with neurodevelopmental delays through: 

  1. Generating and translating high-impact research 
  2. Advocating for systemic changes in early intervention 

Our strategies detail how we achieve this mission through collaborative learning, community partnerships, and professional development.


2023-2024 Year End Achievements


2022-2023 Year End Achievements