Dr. Prouty has conducted clinical research at Palo Alto University and SRI International.  His graduate research focused on attachment theory and how childhood attachment could contribute to behavior problems in adolescence. Attachment and Juvenile Delinquency

Dr. Prouty was intimately involved in two large NIH funded studies of adolescent brain development.  These studies followed adolescents for several years, tracking brain development, cognitive development, sleep patterns, and how these may be affected by alcohol use.  For more information see ncanda.org and abcdstudy.org

Dr. Prouty frequently gives presentations to student and parent groups about topics ranging from teens and sleep, how alcohol affects the developing brain, to learning disorders and concussion.  Below are some of his talks.

Interview by InMenlo magazine

Psychologist Devin Prouty talks about teens and how they’re different today – and how they’re not

Review of a presentation given at Sequoia High school

Guest speaker Devin Prouty spoke to Electronic Arts and Health Academy students about how attitudes surrounding intelligence can have a profound impact on achievement.