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Medical Director

Patricia Manning-Courtney, MD
Director, Kelly O'Leary Center

513-636-4611

patty.manning@cchmc.org

Medical Co-Director

Donna S. Murray, PhD, CCC-SLP
Director of Clinical Services, Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics

513-636-4966

donna.murray@cchmc.org

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Donna S. Murray, PhD, CCC-SLP

Director of Clinical Services, Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics

Co-Director, The Kelly O’Leary Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders

Assistant Professor, UC Department of Pediatrics

Phone: 513-636-4966

Email: donna.murray@cchmc.org

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Specialties

Autism spectrum disorders; communication; language development; Asperger Syndrome; social skills; process improvement in healthcare

Biography

Donna Murray, PhD, CCC-SLP, is Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics and the Director of Clinical Services for the Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center and Co-Director of the the Kelly O'Leary Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders in the Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics at Cincinnati Children's.

Dr. Murray joined Cincinnati Children's and the Kelly O'Leary Center for Autsim Spectrum Disorders in July 2001 to develop multidisciplinary treatment programs, and community based support for children with autism spectrum disorders. Under her direction, the Kelly O'Leary Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders treatment program has experienced significant growth, serving over 600 children with autism spectrum. In July 2008, Dr. Murray assumed the role of Director of Clinical Services for the Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics. In this role Dr. Murray develops and oversees multidisciplinary clinical programs and process improvement initiatives for the division.

Academically Dr. Murray‘s research interests include; language, communication, social skills, autism spectrum disorders including Asperger syndrome and process improvement in healthcare. Dr. Murray teaches graduate level courses in communication and autism spectrum disorders and is a frequent lecturer at the local, regional and national level on topic relating to autism spectrum disorders.

Education and Training

PhD: University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH.

MS: University of Louisville, Louisville, KY.

BS: Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, KY.

Clinical Fellowship Year: Judevine Center for Autistic Children, St. Louis, MO.

Certification: Ohio Board of Speech-Language Pathology; American Speech-Language, Hearing Association.

Publications

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Molloy CA, Murray DS, Akers R, Mitchell T, Manning-Courtney P. Use of the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) in a clinical setting. Autism. 2011 Feb 21.

Molloy CA, Murray DS, Kinsman A, Castillo H, Mitchell T, Hickey FJ, Patterson B. Differences in the clinical presentation of Trisomy 21 with and without autism.J Intellect Disabil Res. 2009 Feb;53(2):143-51.

Murray DS, Ruble LA, Willis H, Molloy CA. Parent and teacher report of social skills in children with autism spectrum disorders.Lang Speech Hear Serv Sch. 2009 Apr;40(2):109-15.

Molloy CA, Manning-Courtney P, Swayne S, Bean J, Brown JM, Murray DS, Kinsman AM, Brasington M, Ulrich CD 2nd. Lack of benefit of intravenous synthetic human secretin in the treatment of autism. J Autism Dev Disord. 2002 Dec;32(6):545-51.

Grants

Development of a Screening Interview for Research Studies of ASD. Faculty Collaborator. National Institute of Child Health & Human Development. Sep 2009 - Aug 2011.

Development of a Brief Screener for Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders. Faculty Collaborator. National Institute of Mental Health. Sep 2009 - Aug 2011.

Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities Autism Expansion. Autism Training Coordinator. Maternal and Child Health Bureau. Jul 2009 - Jun 2011.

Faculty / Staff

Robin J. Adams, PhD
Psychologist, Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics

513-636-5340

robin.adams@cchmc.org

Ellen N. Allgeier
Access Services Representative

513-636-8214

ellen.allgeier@cchmc.org

Jennifer D. Bass, PsyD, BCBA-D
Clinical Psychologist, Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics

513-803-2365

jennifer.bass@cchmc.org

Jennifer D. Bass, PsyD, BCBA-D

Clinical Psychologist, Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

Phone: 513-803-2365

Email: jennifer.bass@cchmc.org

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Specialties

Clinical Interests

Autism spectrum disorders; developmental disabilities; behavioral feeding disorders; parent training for behavior management of challenging behaviors

Research Interests

Siblings of children with autism spectrum disorders; social play skills; organizational behavior management (staff training and performance feedback)

Biography

Jennifer D. Bass, PsyD, BCBA-D, is a clinical psychologist in the Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics (DDBP) at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. Dr. Bass joined the DDBP in June 2009.

Prior to joining the Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center staff, Dr. Bass was the Director of Curriculum Development and Instructional Support at the May Center for Child Development Randolph, a May Institute school outside of Boston, MA. While at the May Institute, Dr. Bass completed coursework and fieldwork to become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst in March 2009.

Dr. Bass completed her post-doctoral fellowship in Mental Retardation/Developmental Disabilties at Nationwide Children's Hospital. As a fellow, Dr. Bass specialized in the assessment and treatment of children with autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disabilities. She also received extensive training in pediatric feeding disorders as a member of the Inpatient Feeding Program.

Dr. Bass' pre-doctoral training was in pediatric/behavioral psychology at the Munroe-Meyer Institute, University of Nebraska Medical Center. As an intern, Dr. Bass trained in a behavioral pediatrics clinic, an outpatient feeding clinic, and an early intensive behavioral intervention center-based program serving preschool children with autism spectrum disorders.

Dr. Bass received her doctoral degree from Xavier University and was a Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND) trainee through Cincinnati Children's Division of Developmental Disabilties as a graduate student. She received her master's degree from Radford University in Radford, VA and her bachelor's degree from West Virginia University in Morgantown, WV. Dr. Bass was inspired to work with children with autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disabilities after working at a summer camp for children with special needs.

Dr. Bass is currently providing a variety of services including psychological evaluations, behavioral feeding treatment, and short-term behavioral treatment to children with autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disabilities and their families. Dr. Bass has presented her work at local, regional, and national conferences.

Education and Training

PsyD: Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH, 2004

Pre-Doctoral Internship: Pediatric Psychology; Munroe-Meyer Institute, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, 2003-2004

Post-Doctoral Fellowship: Mental Retardation/Developmental Disabilities, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, 2004-2006

Ohio Psychology Licensure: 2006

Certification: Board Certified Behavior Analyst-Doctoral: 2009

Publications

Bass JD & Mulick JA. Social play skill enhancement of children with autism using peers and siblings as therapists. Psychology in the Schools. 2007; 44(7), 727-735.

Book Chapters

Wilczynski S, Fisher L, Sutro L, Bass J, Mudgal D, Zeiger V, Christian L & Logue J. Evidence-based practice and Autism Spectrum Disorders. Oxford Handbook of School Psychology. New York: Oxford UP, 2011.

Nicole M. Bing, PsyD
Staff Psychologist

513-636-5340

nicole.bing@cchmc.org

Somer L. Bishop, PhD

513-636-3849

somer.bishop@cchmc.org

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Somer L. Bishop, PhD

Assistant Professor, UC Department of Pediatrics

Phone: 513-636-3849

Fax: 513-636-1360

Email: somer.bishop@cchmc.org

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Specialties

Clinical Interests

Assessment of children with developmental disabilities

Research Interests

Assessment and diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders (ASD), with a particular emphasis on differentiating symptom profiles in ASD from other developmental disorders

Biography

Somer Bishop, PhD, is an assistant professor in the Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics at Cincinnati Children’s. She received her doctorate from the University of Michigan and completed post-doctoral training at the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Waisman Center.

Dr. Bishop's research has focused mainly on assessment and diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders (ASD), with a particular emphasis on differentiating symptom profiles in ASD from other developmental disorders. She is also interested in phenotypic characterization of and measurement of symptoms in individuals with ASD. Dr. Bishop’s current projects involve the development of screening tools with improved specificity that can be used to identify participants for large-scale research studies of ASD.

Education and Training

BA: Psychology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, May 2001.

MA: Psychology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 2003.

PhD: Clinical Psychology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 2006.

Fellowship: University of Michigan Autism and Communication Disorders Center, 2007.

Postdoctoral Training: Mental Retardation, National Institutes of Child Health and Human Development, Waisman Center, University of Wisconsin, 2009.

Publications

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Smith LE, Hong J, Seltzer MM, Greenberg JS, Almeida DM, and Bishop SL. Daily experiences among mothers of adolescents and adults with autism spectrum disorders. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. 2010 Feb;40(2):167-78.

Richler J, Huerta M, Bishop SL, & Lord C. Developmental trajectories of restricted and repetitive behaviors and interests in children with autism spectrum disorders. Dev Psychopathol. 2010 Winter;22(1):55-69.

Luyster R, et al. The Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule – Toddler Module: A new module of a standardized diagnostic measure for autism spectrum disorders.J Autism Dev Disord. 2009 Sep;39(9):1305-20.

Lord C, & Bishop SL. The autism spectrum: definitions, assessment, and diagnoses. Br J Hosp Med (Lond). 2009;70(3):132-135.

Bishop SL, Gahagan S, & Lord C. Re-examining the core features of autism: A comparison of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD). Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry. 2007;48:1111-1121.

Bishop SL, Richler J, Cain AC, & Lord C. Perceived negative impact in mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder. American Journal on Mental Retardation. 2007;112:450-461.

Richler J, Bishop SL, Kleinke J, & Lord C. Restricted and repetitive behaviors in young children with autism spectrum disorders. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. 2007;37:73-85.

Bishop SL, Richler J, & Lord C. Restricted and repetitive behaviors and nonverbal IQ in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Journal of Child Neuropsychology. 2006;20:247-267.

Beth E. Bishop, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist I, Division of Occupational and Physical Therapy

513-803-3421

beth.bishop@cchmc.org

Carissa Blatz
Behavioral Assistant II, Kelly O'Leary Center

513-636-0866

carissa.blatz@cchmc.org

Emily Boehmler
Behavioral Assistant, Kelly O'Leary Center

emily.boehmler@cchmc.org

Jennifer M. Brown, PhD, CCC-SLP
Outreach Coordinator, Division of Speech Pathology

513-636-5340

jennifer.brown@cchmc.org

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Jennifer M. Brown, PhD, CCC-SLP

Outreach Coordinator, Division of Speech Pathology

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

Phone: 513-636-5340

Email: jennifer.brown@cchmc.org

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Specialties

Autism spectrum disorders; language acquisition; family consultation; play development in children with autism spectrum disorders; diagnostics

Biography

Jennifer Brown, PhD, CCC-SLP, is the Outreach Coordinator for The Kelly O'Leary Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders at Children's Hospital Medical Center of Cincinnati.

In July, 1999, Dr. Brown joined Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center and the Kelly O'Leary Center to collaborate with families of children with an Autism Spectrum about resources and treatment options available to them.

Dr. Brown came to Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center from Autism Consultation and Training, where she provided ASD consultation to families, school and organizations. Prior to that, she was a speech-language pathologist in private practice.

Dr. Brown serves on the Board of the Autism Society of Greater Cincinnati and is past president of that organization. She is also past president of the Southwest Ohio Speech, Language and Hearing Association. She also serves on the Regional Autism Advisory Council.

Dr. Brown has published articles regarding the impact of regression on language development in autism, diagnosis and assessment of developmental disabilities and play in children with autism spectrum disorder. Dr. Brown is a frequent presenter at local, state and national conferences on a variety of topics pertaining to autism spectrum disorders.

Education and Training

PhD: University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH.

MA: Communication Disorders, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH.

BS: Sociology - Magna Cum Laude, The University of Maryland, College Park, MD.

Merrideth D. Burt
Speech-Language Pathologist, Division of Speech Pathology

513-803-3259

merrideth.burt@cchmc.org

Jenny M. Burton, MEd, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist, Division of Speech Pathology

513-803-3586

jenny.burton@cchmc.org

Kristn D. Currans, PsyD
Staff Psychologist

513-636-1760

kristn.currans@cchmc.org

Kerry M. Dalton
Data Management Specialist, Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics

513-636-3243

kerry.dalton@cchmc.org

Hope D. Dennis
Customer Service Representative, Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics

513-636-9645

hope.dennis@cchmc.org

Jamie L. Donovan, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist I, Division of Occupational and Physical Therapy

513-636-8193

jamie.dononvan@cchmc.org

Amie W. Duncan, PhD
Post-Doctoral Fellow, Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics

513-803-2416

amie.duncan@cchmc.org

Amie W. Duncan, PhD

Post-Doctoral Fellow, Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

Phone: 513-803-2416

Email: amie.duncan@cchmc.org

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Specialties

Clinical Interests

Group and individual treatment and assessment with individuals with autism spectrum disorders

Research Interests

The transition to adulthood in individuals with ASD; treatment and assessment of individuals with ASD across the lifespan; word learning and language development in preschoolers with ASD

Education and Training

BS: University of Dayton, 2004.

PhD: University of Alabama, 2009.

Internship: Aurora, CO, 2008-2009.

Publications

Williams A, Klinger L. Building social skills: Working with adolescents with autism spectrum disorders in clinics, schools, and the community. Submitted to Social Work with Groups, 33(2-3).

Scofield J, Williams A. Word learning in the absence of a speaker: Applications of the principles of mutual exclusivity and taxonomy. First Language. 2009;29, 277-289.

Klinger LG, Williams A. Cognitive behavioral interventions for students with Asperger’s syndrome and high functioning autism. In MJ Mayer, R Van Acker, JE Lochman, FM Gresham (Eds). Cognitive Behavioral Interventions for Students with Emotional/Behavioral Disorders. New York: Guilford. 2008.

Scofield J, Williams A, Behrend D. Word learning in the absence of a speaker. First Language. 2007;27, 297-311.

Jamie L. Fellers
Customer Service Representative II, Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics

513-636-1377

jamie.fellers@cchmc.org

Melissa A. Foti-Hoff, PsyD
Staff Psychologist, Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics

513-636-5340

melissa.foti-hoff@cchmc.org

Sarah E. Hayes
Clinical Research Coordinator, Division of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics

513-803-0499

sarah.hayes@cchmc.org

Tara L. Heinl, MSW, LSW
Social Worker, Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics

513-803-0603

tara.heinl@cchmc.org

Amy L. Hersch, MA, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist, Division of Speech Pathology

513-636-9673

amy.hersch@cchmc.org

Aimee Huber
Instruction Assistant, Kelly O'Leary Center

aimee.huber@cchmc.org

Amy M. Johnson
Occupational Therapist, Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics

513-636-4651

amy.johnson2@cchmc.org

Bridget E. Kent, MA, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist, The Kelly O'Leary Center

513-636-5340

bridget.kent@cchmc.org

Kathy S. Krebs, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist II

513-636-9226

kathy.krebs@cchmc.org

A photo of Kimberly Kroeger-Geoppinger, PsyD.

Kimberly A. Kroeger-Geoppinger, PsyD

513-636-1760

kimberly.kroeger-geoppinger@cchmc.org

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Kimberly A. Kroeger-Geoppinger, PsyD

Assistant Professor, UC Department of Pediatrics

Phone: 513-636-1760

Fax: 513-636-1759

Email: kimberly.kroeger-geoppinger@cchmc.org

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Specialties

Clinical Interests

Autism

Research Interests

Early intensive behavioral intervention; group interventions; social skills

Biography

Kimberly A. Kroeger-Geoppinger, PsyD, is an Assistant Professor in Clinical Pediatrics in the Division of Behavioral Medicine and Clinical Psychology at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. In November 2005, Kroeger-Geoppinger joined Cincinnati Children's and The Kelly O'Leary Center (TKOC) to develop early intensive behavioral intervention programs for young children with autism and their families.

Kroeger-Geoppinger came to The Kelly O'Leary Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center for her clinical fellowship year. During her postdoctoral training at TKOC, she assisted in community and in-clinic behavior programming for children demonstrating severe and moderate behavioral issues. In addition, she participated in the Wellness Tutoring Program, a short term skill acquisition program for children with autism, and intensive toilet training.

Kroeger-Geoppinger's pre-doctoral internship training was with the Department of Behavioral Psychology at the Kennedy Krieger Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. While at the Kennedy Krieger Institute, she participated in clinical rotations specializing in behavioral assessment and treatment for children with developmental disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorders, moderate to severe behavior, and pediatric feeding disorders.

Kroeger-Geoppinger earned her undergraduate degrees in Psychology and English from Clemson University in South Carolina where she first began working with children with autism. Her graduate degree was earned through Xavier University where her dissertation research was funded by the Mentoring and Scholarship Project Chair Award. In addition, her dissertation on social skills programs for young children with autism received the Dissertation of the Year award from the Cincinnati Psychological Association.

Kroeger-Geoppinger is currently pursuing research in systems of delivery for EIBI programming, and social skills and skill acquisition in children with autism spectrum disorders. Kroeger-Geoppinger has presented her work at local, state and national levels.

Education and Training

PsyD: Xavier University, Cincinnati, Ohio, 2004.

Internship: The Kennedy Krieger Institute at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, 2003-2004.

Fellowship: Pediatric Psychology, The Kelly O'Leary Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders in the Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, 2004-2005.

Publications

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Kroeger K, Sorensen R. A parent training model for toilet training children with autism. J Intellect Disabil Res. 2010 Jun;54(6):556-67.

Kroeger KA, Schultz JR, Newsom C. A comparison of two group-delivered social skills programs for young children with autism. J Autism Dev Disord. 2007 May;37(5):808-17.

Kroeger KA, Nelson WM 3rd. A language programme to increase the verbal production of a child dually diagnosed with Down syndrome and autism. J Intellect Disabil Res. 2006 Feb;50(Pt 2):101-8.

Katherine R. Krohn, PhD
Post-doctoral Psychology Fellow, Kelly O'Leary Center / Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics

513-803-3608

katherine.krohn@cchmc.org

Michelle Leisgang
Teacher, Kelly O'Leary Center

michelle.leisgang@cchmc.org

LaToya L. Lemley
Behavioral Assistant, Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics

513-636-1760

latoya.lemley@cchmc.org

Teri W. Messerschmidt, MA, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist, Division of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics

513-636-5340

teri.messerschmidt@cchmc.org

Michael J. Milling
Behavioral Assistant, Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics

513-803-2628

joe.milling@cchmc.org

Terry J. Mitchell
Clinical Research Coodinator, Division of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics

513-636-1665

terry.mitchell@cchmc.org

Robert W. Moody, Jr., MA
Behavior Specialist, Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics

513-636-5340

robert.moody@cchmc.org

Sharmayne Moore
Customer Service Representative, Kelly O'Leary Center

513-636-1760

sharmayne.moore@cchmc.org

Judy Reinhold, RN, MSN, CNP
Nurse Practitioner, Kelly O' Leary Center

513-636-4611

judy.reinhold@cchmc.org

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Judy Reinhold, RN, MSN, CNP

Nurse Practitioner, Kelly O' Leary Center

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

Phone: 513-636-4611

Fax: 513-636-0527

Email: judy.reinhold@cchmc.org

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Specialties

Autism spectrum disorders; pediatric neurology; psychosocial issues in children with chronic illness

Education and Training

RN: Registered Nurse, Ohio State Board of Nursing, 1978.

BSN: Nursing, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1978.

MSN: Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1989.

CPNP: Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Nursing Certification Board, 1989.

Publications

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Reinhold, J and Manning-Courtney, P. Medications used in the treatment of children with autism spectrum disorders. Int J Nurs Intellec Develop Disabil. 2007; 3(1): 2.

Reinhold JA, Molloy CA, Manning-Courtney P. Electroencephalogram abnormalities in children with autism spectrum disorders. J Neurosci Nurs. 2005 Jun;37(3):136-8.

Manning-Courtney P, Brown J, Molloy CA, Reinhold J, Murray D, Sorensen-Burnworth R, Messerschmidt T, Kent B. Diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorders. Curr Probl Pediatr Adolesc Health Care. 2003 Oct;33(9):283-304.

Reinhold J, Bentti AL. Pediatric febrile seizures and childhood headaches in primary care. Nurs Clin North Am. 2000 Mar;35(1):137-46.

Rebekah Ridgeway, PsyD
Staff Psychologist, The Kelly O'Leary Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders

513-636-5340

rebekah.ridgeway@cchmc.org

Christina B. Rogers, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech Pathologist, Kelly O'Leary Center

513-636-5340

christina.rogers@cchmc.org

Rena J. Sorensen-Burnworth, PhD
Staff Psychologist

513-636-5340

rena.sorensen-burnworth@cchmc.org

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Rena J. Sorensen-Burnworth, PhD

Staff Psychologist

Phone: 513-636-5340

Fax: 513-636-3800

Email: rena.sorensen-burnworth@cchmc.org

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Specialties

Autism spectrum disorders; developmental disabilities; severe behavior disorders; ritualistic behavior; applied behavior analysis; skill acquisition; parent training

Skill acquisition in children with autism; assessment and treatment of destructive behavior

Biography

Rena J. Sorensen-Burnworth, PhD, is an assistant professor of Clinical Pediatrics in the Division of Psychology at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. In January 2000, Dr. Sorensen joined Cincinnati Children's and the Kelly O'Leary Center to assist in the development of intensive behavior intervention programs for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and their families.

Dr. Sorensen came to Cincinnati Children's from the Kennedy Krieger Institute and the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, where she completed an internship and fellowship in the Department of Behavioral
Psychology, specializing in the behavioral assessment and treatment of persons with developmental disabilities, severe behavior, and pediatric feeding disorders.

Dr. Sorensen-Burnworth also served as an adjunct faculty at the Johns Hopkins University School of Continuing Studies, teaching courses on behavioral interventions for children with autism to graduate students in special education. Dr. Sorensen earned her undergraduate degree at Iowa State University and her graduate degree at Central Michigan University.

Dr. Sorensen is currently pursuing research on topics such as skill acquisition for persons with autism, as well as the assessment and treatment of behavior disorders. Dr. Sorensen has presented her work at local, state, and national levels.

Education and Training

PhD : Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, Mich., 1998.

Internship: Pediatric Psychology, The Kennedy Krieger Institute and the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Md., 1996-1997.

Fellowship: Pediatric Psychology, The Kennedy Krieger Institute and the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Md., 1998-1999.

Meghan R. Stahlhut, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech Pathologist

513-636-4341

meghan.stahlhut@cchmc.org

Laura Thielman
Behavioral Assistant, Kelly O'Leary Center

laura.thielman@cchmc.org

Carrie Thomas
Research Assistant, Kelly O'Leary Center

513-803-3580

carrie.thomas@cchmc.org

Kelly Crawford Twehues, MA, CCC-SLP
Speech Pathologist

513-636-5340

kelly.twehues2@cchmc.org

Sarah Tyo
Behavioral Assistant, Kelly O'Leary Center

513-803-3495

sarah.tyo@cchcmc.org

Harriet H. Valentin, MD
Pediatrician, Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics

513-636-4611

harriet.valentin@cchmc.org

Megan L. Vincent
Behavioral Assistant, Kelly O'Leary Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders

513-803-2684

megan.vincent@cchmc.org

Michelle Hoerlein Zimmer, MD
Pediatrician, Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics

513-636-4611

michelle.zimmer@cchmc.org

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Michelle Hoerlein Zimmer, MD

Pediatrician, Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics

Medical Director, Integrative Care

UC Department of Pediatrics

Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pediatrics

Phone: 513-636-4611

Fax: 513-636-3800

Email: michelle.zimmer@cchmc.org

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Specialties

Clinical Interests

Autism; nutrition; holistic and integrative therapies for children with disabilities

Research Interests

Utility of holistic therapies in promoting health and wellness among children with disability

Education and Training

MD: University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1994.

Residency: Pediatrics, Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington, DC, 1994-1997; Chief Resident, Pediatrics, Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington, DC 1997-1998.

Fellowship: Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland 1998-2001.

Certification: American Board of Pediatrics, 1997; Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, 2002.

Publications

Book Chapters

Zimmer, MH and Molloy CA. Complementary and Alternative Therapies for Autism. In Clinical Manual for Treatment of Autism Hollander E and Anagnostou E (eds.). American Psychiatric Publishing: Washington, DC,2007.

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Medical Director

Patricia Manning-Courtney, MD

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Donna S. Murray, PhD, CCC-SLP

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Biography

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Robin J. Adams, PhD

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Biography

Education and Training

Jennifer D. Bass, PsyD, BCBA-D

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Biography

Education and Training

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Nicole M. Bing, PsyD

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Somer L. Bishop, PhD

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Biography

Education and Training

Publications

Jennifer M. Brown, PhD, CCC-SLP

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Biography

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Kristn D. Currans, PsyD

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Amie W. Duncan, PhD

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Education and Training

Publications

Kathy S. Krebs, OTR/L

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Kimberly A. Kroeger-Geoppinger, PsyD

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Research Interests

Biography

Education and Training

Publications

Katherine R. Krohn, PhD

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Judy Reinhold, RN, MSN, CNP

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Publications

Rebekah Ridgeway, PsyD

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Rena J. Sorensen-Burnworth, PhD

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