For Alabama A&M University senior Psychology major Lanae Perry, the path toward becoming a child neurologist began much closer to home. Growing up, Perry watched her oldest brother navigate life with autism. That personal experience opened her eyes to the importance of understanding the brain, behavior and child development while also showing her how important it is for children and families to have access to the support they need.

2026-09-26T12:00:00-08:00Lanae Perry/_images/perrymainedit2.jpgAAMU Senior Builds on Behavioral Health Experience to Advocate for Children and FamiliesAAMUSenior Builds on Behavioral Health Experience to Advocate for Children and Familieshttps://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/aamu-senior-builds-on-behavioral-health-experience-to-advocate-for-children-and-families.html