Areas of interest and expertise: Developing strategies that support emotional social and language development in children affected by early biological adversity secondary to prematurity and other neonatal conditions.
Sheena L. Carter, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Emory University School of Medicine, Developmental Progress Clinic
Areas of interest and expertise: Infant emotional development, supporting optimal development after NICU discharge, parent-infant interaction.
Amy Sanders, Psy.D.
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Emory University School of Medicine, Developmental Progress Clinic
Dr. Sanders is particularly interested in the impact of sleep habits and positive parenting strategies on behavioral outcomes of children with history of prematurity.
Traci Williams, Psy.D.
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Emory University School of Medicine, Developmental Progress Clinic
Area of interest and expertise: Socio-emotional and academic needs of school-age children formerly cared for in the NICU. She is also interested in the implications for parents’ mental health after having a premature child.
Particular interest in women’s health and well-being, early learning and literacy, and population health.
Kathi Frankel, MS
Early Intervention Consultant
She has a BS in Physical Therapy and MS in Educational Psychology from Georgia State University. She is certified in the NIDCAP methodologies as developed by Dr. Heideliese Als and the NBAS developed by Dr. T Berry Brazelton.
