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Joseph McCleery, Ph.D. is an assistant professor in the Department of Psychology, and Executive Director of Academic Programs in the Kinney Center for Autism Education and Support, at Saint Joseph's University. His research is focused along three major themes. The first theme involves examining and elucidating the mechanisms of social processing and perception in infants, children, and adults with and without Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The second theme concerns the examination of genetic impacts on brain functioning, through the study of the relationships of normal genetic variation and rare genetic syndromes (e.g., mutations, microdeletions) with brain and behavioral functioning. The third theme involves the evaluation and development of behavioral and cognitive-behavioral interventions for individuals with ASD. 

Dr. McCleery has published his research and ideas in leading peer-reviewed journals in the fields of Clinical Psychology, Psychiatry, and Neuroscience and his research has been supported by a number of organizations.

Angeliki Damilou is a developmental neuroscientist with a background in psychology. Angeliki obtained her MSc Diploma in Clinical Neurodevelopmental Sciences at King’s College London and currently she is finishing her PhD studies at the Brain Research Institute at the University of Zurich. Angeliki’s PhD research aims to uncover developmental mechanisms that shape the typical brain connectivity in order to identify critical periods that lead to Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis.

Jonathan Rodgers, PhD, is an assistant professor of psychology at Canisius University and a researcher with the Institute for Autism Research (IAR).  He is available to offer expert commentary on autism spectrum disorder, particularly focusing on children with high-functioning autism. His innovative research, and that of the IAR, combines clinical intervention development with advanced technological methods to understand and improve social functioning in children with autism.
Areas of Expertise: Autism Research and Treatment:

Development and validation of interventions for high-functioning autism
Social function improvement strategies
Emotional communication patterns in children with autism
Quality of life enhancement for individuals with autism

Research Methodologies:

Eye-tracking technology applications in autism research
Physiological metrics and measurements
Advanced clinical research methods
Evaluation of treatment effectiveness

Developmental Focus:

Childhood autism characteristics and interventions
Emotional communication systems
Aging and personality development in autism
Long-term outcomes for individuals with autism

Background: 
As a key member of Canisius University's Institute for Autism Research, Dr. Rodgers combines clinical practice with cutting-edge research to advance understanding of high-functioning autism spectrum disorder. His work specifically focuses on developing and validating effective interventions to improve social functioning and quality of life for children with autism.
Research Areas:

High-functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder (HFASD)
Emotional Communication Systems
Social Function Interventions
Clinical Treatment Development
Longitudinal Autism Studies

Education:

PhD - Counseling and School Psychology, University at Buffalo, 2012

BA - Sociology and Philosophy, Cornell University, 2001