Laura de la Roche

I am a fourth year PhD candidate in developmental psychology stream at Queen's University. I completed my MSc at Trent University; my thesis investigated the parent-perceived benefits of a holistic parent-mediated intervention for autistic children using qualitative methods. My research interests currently lie in the available resources for neurotypical and neurodivergent individuals and the uptake and perception of these programs. I am further interested in the perception, applicability and relevance of available mental health resources and programs for vulnerable populations, and the uptake and subsequent perceived influence of these programs/resources. Specifically, how individuals perceive and utilize eMental health resources.

I am a fourth year PhD candidate in developmental psychology stream at Queen's University. I completed my MSc at Trent University; my thesis investigated the parent-perceived benefits of a holistic parent-mediated intervention for autistic children using qualitative methods. My research interests currently lie in the available resources for neurotypical and neurodivergent individuals and the uptake and perception of these programs. I am further interested in the perception, applicability and relevance of available mental health resources and programs for vulnerable populations, and the uptake and subsequent perceived influence of these programs/resources. Specifically, how individuals perceive and utilize eMental health resources.

I received my BA-Honors from Saint Francis Xavier University in 2018, my MSc from Trent University in 2020, and will complete my PhD in 2024 from Queen's University.