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
- Foster inclusive, cross-disciplinary partnerships
- Advance culturally responsive practices
- Promote ethical research and transparent communication
- Research & Community Impact
- Conduct rigorous, community-informed research
- Build sustainable community partnerships
- Drive evidence-based advocacy and change
- Ensure rigorous methodology and reproducible research
- Professional Development Pathways
- Support personalized growth and career advancement
- Build capacity for challenging conversations
- 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:
- Generating and translating high-impact research
- Advocating for systemic changes in early intervention
Our strategies detail how we achieve this mission through collaborative learning, community partnerships, and professional development.