Meet the Team

Shilpa Baweja, PhD, LCSW

Director

Dr. Baweja is a developmental psychologist and clinical instructor at the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior within the David Geffen School of Medicine. Dr. Baweja has broad training in the evaluation, treatment, and support of individuals with attention deficits, learning problems, and related behavioral difficulties.

Most recently, Dr. Baweja's research has examined the underlying risk factors that increase children’s susceptibility to peer rejection and bullying during middle childhood. Earlier in her career, she was part of the research team within the Treatment Studies for ADHD, Irritability, and Mood Disorders program at UCLA investigating effective pharmacotherapies for children and adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

Currently, Dr. Baweja is a clinical specialist in the Parent Training and the Children’s Friendship Programs and provides treatment services in both individual and group-based capacities.

Fred Frankel, PhD

Founder & Director Emeritus

Fred Frankel, PhD, ABPP, was the founder and developer of the UCLA Children’s Friendship Program along with Robert Myatt, PhD.  After retiring in 2014, he continues to be involved with the Institutional Review Board at UCLA and is a prolific author and expert in ADHD, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.