Distinguished Professor of Psychology (Emerita) Laraine Glidden has received the Presidential Award from the American Association of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.
Recognizing outstanding contributions to the field and record of scholarship, the awarding language described Glidden's achievements this way: "Dr. Glidden’s record of scholarship includes her longitudinal research on positive adjustment made by families who are rearing children with disabilities, including those families who knowingly adopt them, funded by the National Institute of Child and Human Development (NICHD) for more than 20 years. She has authored, co-authored, or edited more than 100 peer-reviewed articles, books, and book chapters, and for 12 years, served as editor of the International Review of Research in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities monograph series."
The award also recognized Glidden for her accomplishments as an administrator, citing her having held numerous administrative positions at St. Mary's College as well as having been president of Division 33 of the American Psychological Association (APA) and President of the Academy on Mental Retardation.
Over the years, Glidden has been recognized for her service, research, and leadership with a number of awards, including the 2008 Distinguished Research Award of The Arc, the 2011 appointment as a Global Scholar by Special Olympics International, and the 2015 Edgar A. Doll Award from Division 33 of the APA for career research achievements in intellectual and developmental disabilities.
