Rate My Professor Sabrina Grondhuis

Sabrina Grondhuis serves as Professor and Chair of the Psychology and Neuroscience Department at Millsaps College, a position she has held after joining the institution in 2013 following her graduate studies. She earned her Ph.D. in Psychology with a specialization in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities from The Ohio State University, along with an M.A. in Psychology from the same university. Grondhuis completed her B.A. in Psychology at the University of California, Irvine. Throughout her career at Millsaps, she has chaired the Human Subjects Review Committee and advised students on national scholarships and fellowships, contributing to the college's academic community and student success.

Grondhuis's research centers on neurodevelopmental disorders, autism spectrum disorder, and child development. She directs the Developmental Psychology Lab, where she mentors undergraduate students in conducting original research projects presented at regional and national conferences. Her scholarly work includes key publications such as 'Standardized Observation Analogue Procedure in the Treatment of Severe Childhood Aggression Study' (2019), 'Assessment of Intellectual Disabilities: Considerations for Dual Diagnosis' (2020), 'Having Difficulties Reading the Facial Expression of Older Individuals? Blame It on the Facial Muscles, Not the Wrinkles' (2021), 'Measuring Anxiety as a Treatment Endpoint in Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder' (2014), and 'Overweight and Obesity in Youth with Developmental Disabilities' (2013). These contributions have accumulated over 800 citations, underscoring her influence in developmental psychology. In her teaching, Grondhuis emphasizes inclusive pedagogy and nontraditional grading, incorporating engaging assignments like board games, music playlists, and short videos to connect psychological principles to everyday life. Her commitment to liberal arts education fosters student growth through applied assessments with community partners.