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Developmental Research Laboratory


Moon with Autumn Flowers
by Sakai Hôitsu [1761-1829]

mission statement

Our mission is to support -- through research, education, training, and advocacy -- families who have adopted children with backgrounds of institutionalization, abuse, and/or neglect. To this end we are participants in The Adoption Project, a collaborative venture involving TCU faculty and students, as well as community professionals and families.

drl personnel


David R. Cross, Ph.D.
Associate Professor and Director

Trey Asbury, M.S.
Doctoral Student in Psychology

Karyn Purvis
Doctoral Student in Psychology

Mai Swan
Doctoral Student in Psychology