Lisa Joseph Author

Lisa Joseph, PhD, is a child clinical psychologist. She completed postdoctoral fellowships at Brown University and at the Pediatric and Developmental Neuroscience Branch of the National Institute of Mental Health working with children with ASD and other developmental disabilities. Her research interests include repetitive behaviors in children with ASD, and differential diagnosis in ASD. Latha Soorya, PhD, BCBA , is a clinical psychologist and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the Autism Assessment Research Treatment and Services (AARTS) Center at Rush University Medical Center (RUMC). Dr. Soorya is a clinician-researcher with dual expertise in the evaluation and evidence-based behavioral interventions for individuals with ASD. Her research interests are focused improving the efficacy and delivery of outpatient treatments for individuals with ASD across the lifespan. Active research studies include treatment studies targeting socialization and neurocognitive deficits in children with ASD. Audrey Thurm, PhD, is a child clinical psychologist and staff scientist in the Pediatrics and Developmental Neuroscience (PDN) Branch of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Intramural Research Program. Her research focus is autism spectrum disorders, with particular interest in early diagnosis. Active research studies include natural history studies of autism and related genetic disorders, as well as studies of infants at risk for developing autism spectrum disorders.