Dr Lauren Rossetti

Background and Experience

Lauren is a Clinical Neuropsychology Registrar and registered Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia. She has recently submitted her PhD in Clinical Neuropsychology at Monash University and the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute. Lauren has a background of clinical experience across major hospital settings including the Royal Children’s Hospital, providing neuropsychological assessment and support to children with complex medical and neurodevelopmental presentations. She has a background in university teaching and has held a range of research positions, working across Monash Health, the Royal Women’s Hospital and the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute. Lauren currently balances clinical and research careers, working as a Clinical Neuropsychology Registrar at the Child and Adolescent Neuropsychology Group and as an early career researcher at the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute. She also coordinates the Australian Paediatric Neuropsychology Research Network (APNRN). ​

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Clinical Interests

Lauren's clinical work focuses on providing neuropsychological assessment and support to children with diverse presentations including Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Specific Learning Disorders and Autism. She has particular experience working with very young children and their families, conducting assessments to explore early developmental milestones. ​​​

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Research Interests

Lauren's research primarily investigates outcomes following preterm birth, including school-age executive function and academic outcomes of children born moderate-to-late preterm. She has also worked on translational research, implementing a teacher-training module to support children's school reintegration following acquired brain injury. Lauren is passionate about clinically informed research and values how her research and clinical experience mutually shape one another. ​

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Practice Philosophies

Lauren is dedicated to understanding each child's unique profile of strengths and challenges through a collaborative assessment process involving the valued experience of the child, family, educators and other care providers. She believes in providing family-centred care and collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams. Lauren emphasises the importance of translating assessment findings into practical strategies that can be implemented across the home and school. She is committed to supporting families' understanding of their child's neurodevelopmental profile and advocating for appropriate supports and interventions. 

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Extra About Me

Outside of her clinical and research work Lauren enjoys reading and hosting a book club, running with friends, and dabbling in graphic design. She has a background as a dance teacher and loves to find fun ways to stay active. ​

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Latest Publications

Rossetti, L., Pascoe, L., Mainzer, R. M., Ellis, R., Olsen, J. E., Spittle, A. J., Doyle, L. W., Cheong, J. L. Y., & Anderson, P. J. (2025). Executive Function Outcomes at School Age in Children Born Moderate-to-Late Preterm. The Journal of Pediatrics, (In Press). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpeds.2025.114634

 

Rossetti, L., Pascoe, L., Piazza, C., Mills, T., Stedall, P., Cheong, J. L. Y., & Anderson, P. J. (2024). Executive Function in Children Born Moderate-to-Late Preterm: A Meta-Analysis. Pediatrics, 154(6), e2024067382. https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2024-067382

 

Cheong, J. L. Y., Mainzer, R. M., Doyle, L. W., Olsen, J. E., Ellis, R., FitzGerald, T. L., Cameron, K. L., Rossetti, L., Anderson, P. J., & Spittle, A. J. (2024). Neurodevelopment at Age 9 Years Among Children Born at 32 to 36 Weeks’ Gestation. JAMA Network Open, 7(11), e2445629. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.45629