Dr. Vivian Lee
Lab Director
| Degrees: | Ph.D. (McMaster University) |
| Phone: | 613-520-2600 x x1553 |
| Email: | Vivian.Lee4@carleton.ca |
| Office: | 214E Social Science Research Building |
| Twitter: | Follow |
My research focuses on the emotional and mental health of children and youth with autism and other neurodevelopmental disabilities. My work includes the investigations of child-, parent-, and system-level characteristics, and the relationship between these factors, that either support healthy emotional development or exacerbates difficulties in the child and for the family.
I am also interested in the impact of these factors on overall parent and family wellbeing. Additionally, I have an interest in implementation science and program evaluations, and working alongside community-based autism providers and advocacy groups, I am investigating the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as participation in psychosocial interventions on the mental health and wellbeing of autistic youth and their caregivers.
POTENTIAL UNDERGRADUATE THESIS OR GRADUATE STUDENTS
Due to the number of email inquiries I receive regarding undergraduate thesis and graduate student positions, I do not generally meet with potential candidates prior to an application submission.
Undergraduate Thesis Students: I may take 1-2 Undergraduate Thesis Students in Fall 2025. Please apply through the Carleton University Department of Psychology website once the portal opens. https://carleton.ca/psychology/thesis-application/ Only candidates who make the shortlist will be contacted for an interview.
Graduate Students: I may take 1-2 new graduate students in Fall 2025. I do not take students who start in the Winter term. Please see the Carleton University Graduate Admission website for instructions and deadlines. https://graduate.carleton.ca/apply-online/