The Yale Child Study Center is a department at the Yale University School of Medicine. The center conducts research and provides clinical services and medical training related to children and families. Topics of investigation include

autism The autism spectrum, often referred to as just autism or in the context of a professional diagnosis autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or autism spectrum condition (ASC), is a neurodevelopmental condition (or conditions) characterized by difficulti ...

and related disorders, Tourette syndrome, other pediatric

mental health Mental health encompasses emotional, psychological, and social well-being, influencing cognition, perception, and behavior. It likewise determines how an individual handles Stress (biology), stress, interpersonal relationships, and decision-maki ...

concerns, parenting, and neurobiology.

Mission

The center conducts research and provides clinical services and medical training related to children and families. Topics of investigation include

autism spectrum disorder The autism spectrum, often referred to as just autism or in the context of a professional diagnosis autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or autism spectrum condition (ASC), is a neurodevelopmental condition (or conditions) characterized by difficulti ...

s, Tourette syndrome, other pediatric

concerns, parenting, and neurobiology.

History

The center was started in 1911 as the Yale Clinic of Child Development by

Arnold Gesell Arnold Lucius Gesell (21 June 1880 – 29 May 1961) was an American psychologist, pediatrician and professor at Yale University known for his research and contributions to the fields of child hygiene and child development.Harris, B. (2011). Arno ...

. Dr. Gesell, who is considered the father of

child development Child development involves the Human development (biology), biological, developmental psychology, psychological and emotional changes that occur in human beings between birth and the conclusion of adolescence. Childhood is divided into 3 stages o ...

in the United States, led the center until 1948.Yale Child Study Center History
Retrieved April 15, 2012. Subsequent directors were: * Milton J.E. Senn, 1948–1966 * Albert J. Solnit, 1966–1983 * Donald J. Cohen, 1983–2001 * John E. Schowalter, (interim) 2001–2002 *

Alan E. Kazdin Alan Edward Kazdin (born January 24, 1945) is Sterling Professor of Psychology and Child Psychiatry at Yale University. He is currently emeritus and was the director of the Yale Parenting Center and Child Conduct Clinic."Alan Kazdin, Ph.D AB ...

, 2002–2006 * Fred R. Volkmar, 2006–2014 * Linda C. Mayes, (interim) 2014–2016; Director 2016-present

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* Child Study Center Yale School of Medicine Child-related organizations in the United States Autism-related organizations in the United States Organizations established in 1911 1911 establishments in Connecticut {{autism-stub

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