My research focuses on how to best support families with young children with or at-risk for autism. In addition, I work to determine how to best help professionals learn to work with young children.
Publications
Wainer AL, Hepburn S, McMahon Griffith E. Remembering parents in parent-mediated early intervention: An approach to examining impact on parents and families. Autism. 2016 Mar 7. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 26951325
Clinical Interests
I work with children and their families, specializing in concerns with development and behavior. I assess to determine if a diagnosis, such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, is appropriate. I also provide evidence-based intervention for very young children with or at-risk for autism and their families, directing our Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) program.
Public Speaking Yes
General Information
Graduate Schools:
PhD, University of Denver
(2002)
Undergraduate Schools:
BA, Haverford College in Pennsylvania (PA)
(1991)
Residency Programs:
University of Alabama Hospital Program, Psychology (2002)
Fellowships:
University of Alabama Hospital Program, Postdoctoral Fellowship in Developmental Disabilities
(2003)