Dr. Sonia Mastrangelo

Assistant Dean
smastran@lakeheadu.ca
+1 (705) 330-4010ext. 2635
OH 1001G Orillia
Mondays and Wednesdays 1:30-2:30pm or By Appointment
Research Areas: 
Academic Qualifications: 

PhD, York University, 2009

M.A, OISE/University of Toronto, 2002

B.A./B.Ed, York University, 1996

Date joined Lakehead: 
2009
Previous Teaching/Work: 

Director of Research, Applied Self-Regulation Knowledge Research Network

Associate Editor, International Journal of Holistic Early Learning and Development

Research Interests: 
  • Special education
  • Inclusive practices
  • Autism Spectrum Disorders
  • Effects of autism intervention programs on child/family outcomes
  • Cognitive developmental systems theory
  • Developmentally appropriate practice/emergent curriculum/early childhood education
  • Play as a foundation for learning/development
  • Self-regulation in early childhood development
In the News:
 

October 14, 2025

Lakehead launches President’s Public Lecture...

Lecture Series Will Bring Community Together to Share Knowledge

 

April 26, 2024

Lakehead researchers secure SSHRC grants for...

Seven researchers have received $220,000 in grants for research topics ranging from food systems...

 

August 23, 2023

Journal of Applied Self-Regulation Launched

Dr. Sonia Mastrangelo and Dr. Anne Showalter are launching the Journal of Applied Self-Regulation.