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RESEARCH PROGRAM:
Dr. Hopkins is a developmental psychologist
whose research is focused on social development in children
with Autism Spectrum Disorders. She is particularly
interested in issues of emotion recognition and social
cognition. In addition, Dr. Hopkins and colleagues are
investigating a computerized gaming platform, “FaceSay” for
use as an intervention tool to help children recognize and
conceptualize faces. Her research has been funded by
foundations including the Civitan International Research
Center.
REPRESENTATIVE PUBLICATIONS:
Hopkins, M. & Biasini,
F. (In preparation). Avatar Assistant: Enhancing Facial
Processing Skills through a Computer-Based Intervention.
Hopkins, M. (In preparation). Social Interest and the
Development of Face Processing: What Autism Teaches Us About
Emotions.
Hopkins, M., Perez, T., & Biasini F. (2007). Children with
Autism Spectrum Disorders Show Improvements in Emotion and
Facial Recognition Abilities Following Interactive Computer
Games. Presented at the 19th Annual Convention for the
Association for Psychological Science. Washington, D.C.
Hopkins, M., Bates, M., & Biasini, F. (2007). Enhancing
Facial and Emotional Skills for Children with Autism
Spectrum Disorders through Computer-Based Training.
Presented at the Simpson-Ramsey Lectureship. Birmingham, AL.
Hopkins, M., Bates, M., Crowson, S., Pearson, R., & Biasini
F. (2007). Enhancing Cognitive-Emotional Skills for Children
with Developmental Disabilities through Computer-Based
Training. Presented at the 39th Annual Gatlinburg Conference
On Research and Theory in Intellectual and Developmental
Disabilities. Annapolis, MD.
Hopkins, M. & Biasini, F. (2006). Children with Fragile x
Syndrome and Children with Autism Show Distinct Impairments
in Emotional Understanding. Presented at the 18th Annual
Convention for the Association for Psychological Science.
New York, New York.
Hopkins, M., Ross, L., & Biasini, F. (2005). Understanding
Facial Expressions: A Comparative Study of Typical Children
and Children with Autism or Fragile x Syndrome. Presented at
the 38th Annual
Gatlinburg Conference
On Research and Theory in Intellectual and Developmental
Disabilities. Annapolis, Maryland
Hopkins, M. (2005). An investigation of children with
fragile x syndrome and/or autism and their ability to
recognize facial expressions of emotions. The Foundation
Quarterly, 21.
TEACHING/ RESEARCH INTERESTS:
Dr. Hopkins’ teaching
interests include social development, research methods,
developmental disabilities, and introduction to psychology.
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