Isabella is a fourth-year student completing a BA Honours Specialization in Psychology with a minor in Italian. In the lab she has assisted with data collection for three separate studies as well as data extraction for a systematic review on multisensory integration in cochlear implant users. She is interested in both cognitive and sensory development, particularly in neurodiverse populations such as those with ADHD and Autism. Outside of the lab she enjoys running, baking and playing soccer.
 

Caroline is a third-year BMSc student in the Honors Specialization in Physiology. Currently, she assists with the Neuronal Entrainment project and also works with EEG. She has a strong interest in working with children and regularly volunteers in programs supporting children with disabilities. Outside the lab, Caroline enjoys badminton, exploring arts and crafts, and discovering new restaurants.

Harry is a second-year Medical Science student at Western. He currently assists with research on touch processing, studying the relationships between tactile sensitivity and reactivity. Outside of the lab, he enjoys karaoke, boxing, food and watching movies.

Lydia is a second-year Medical Sciences student with interests in child development. In the lab, she helps out on projects examining how sensory differences may influence word learning and language development in neurodiverse children. In the future, she hopes to work in healthcare and stay involved in clinical work. Outside of the lab, Lydia enjoys trying different food spots!

Faris is a second-year Nursing student with interests in neuroscience and child development. In the lab, he is contributing to a project examining neural synchrony between mothers and their children during puzzle play, with a focus on behavioral coding of verbal and non-verbal communication. This research aims to explore how interaction patterns differ between autistic and non-autistic children and how they relate to brain activity. Outside of the lab, he enjoys weightlifting, reading, and kayaking!

Kerasia is a second year Honours Specialization in Psychology with a Minor in Linguistics; she hopes to pursue Speech Language Pathology following her undergraduate degree. Kerasia works with camps/programs with neurodiverse populations outside of university. Outside the lab, she enjoys fitness, reading and going to concerts!

Angel is a third-year BMSc student pursuing an Honours Specialization in Biochemistry. Her interests include multisensory perception, learning, and how sensory information is integrated in real-world contexts. She works alongside graduate students and postdoctoral researchers on projects examining word learning and retention in autism. In her free time, Angel enjoys reading, listening to music, and watching sitcoms.

Lara just recently graduated with a double major in psychology and health science. In the lab she has worked on several projects and camps with a main focus on the VR gait study where she worked with children and adults with ADHD and autism. Outside of the lab, Lara likes fashion, reading and travelling.

Jayden is a second-year Medical Science student with a strong interest in neuroscience and neurodegenerative disorders. In the lab, they work with EEG, fNIRS, and gait-based measures, and are curious about the mechanisms underlying neurodivergence, including how these processes may relate to difficulties with emotion recognition. Outside of academics, they like playing soccer and frisbee, going to the gym, reading manga, and running.

Rachel is a first-year Nursing student who helps run the lab’s social media and also assists with various research projects in the lab from time to time. She is particularly interested in working with kids from different clinical populations with plans to work in pediatrics in the future. Outside the lab, she enjoys digital scrapbooking, cafe hopping, or training in taekwondo.