Rate My Professor Erinn Hawkins

Hawkins' research specializations encompass child development, developmental psychopathology, clinical psychology, behavioral science, attachment theory, infant mental health, psychological assessment, and psychotherapy. Her work emphasizes transforming healthcare by integrating evidence-based neurodevelopmental assessments and enhancing parent-child relationships through interventions. Key publications include 'Parent and practitioner perspectives on Circle of Security Parenting (COS-P): A qualitative study' (2021, Infant Mental Health Journal), 'Examining the effectiveness of Circle of Security Parenting (COS-P): A multi-site non-randomized study with waitlist control' (2021), 'Maternal representations and infant attachment: An examination of the prototype hypothesis' (2015), 'Disinhibited social engagement and reactive attachment behaviours in children assessed for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Distinguishing effects of maltreatment from inhibitory control difficulties' (2026), and 'Advancing equity in neurodevelopmental care with the Tracking Cube: protocol for an effectiveness-implementation hybrid (type 1) stepped-wedge cluster randomised controlled trial' (2026). As Chief Investigator, she leads the NHMRC-funded Tracking Cube project ($5 million grant awarded in 2024), developing a screening tool for neurodevelopmental disorders like FASD in primary care, which earned her team the top start-up award at LuminaX in 2023. Her contributions promote equitable access to mental health services, particularly for vulnerable populations including First Nations children, influencing clinical practice and policy.