Show All

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
Director of Clinical Services, Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics

513-803-1948

donna.murray@cchmc.org

High Res

Donna S. Murray, PhD

Director of Clinical Services, Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics

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

Associate Professor, UC Department of Pediatrics

Phone: 513-803-1948

Email: donna.murray@cchmc.org

Show All

Specialties

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

Biography

Donna S. Murray’s professional career is dedicated to serving children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) through clinical services and academic endeavors. She serves as co-director of The Kelly O’Leary Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders and as director of clinical services for the Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics (DDBP). Clinically, she has over twenty years of experience in the diagnosis and treatment of children with ASD. Her academic work stems from her clinical experience and passion in autism. She participates in a range of academic activities, including: teaching, training and research. She teaches a graduate level course in Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities at the University of Cincinnati, leads independent studies, participates in dissertation and thesis committees, and mentors students. In order to expand training opportunities, she founded the Autism Demonstration Classroom (ADC). This project is a collaborative project between TKOC, Cincinnati Public Schools, University of Cincinnati, and Hamilton County Developmental Disabilities Services and is designed as a training lab for university students and professionals preparing to work with children with autism.

Research is another important component of her academic activities. She is a co-investigator on the Autism Treatment Network (ATN) grant which includes TKOC as one of 17 Centers across the USA and Canada, establishing diagnostic protocols and evaluating intervention outcomes in children diagnosed with ASD. She serves as principle investigator of a division clinical registry with over 6,000 children referred for a question of ASD. Additionally, she is co-investigator on two studies designed to improve the diagnosis of autism.

Education and Training

PhD: University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, 2001.

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

Certification: Communication Sciences and Disorders, Ohio Board of Speech-Language Pathology; American Speech-Language, Hearing Association.

Publications

View PubMed Publications

Manning-Courtney, P, Murray DS, et al. Autism Spectrum Disorders. Current Problems in Pediatric and Adolescent Health Care. 2013.

Mazurek MO,Vasa RA, Kalb LG, Kanne SM, Rosenberg D, Keefer A, Murray DS, Freedman B, Lowery LA. Anxiety, sensory over-responsivity, and gastrointestinal problems in children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology. 2012.

Murray DS. Language Intervention in Autism Spectrum Disorders. Encyclopedia of Autism (on-line), Fred Volkmer (ed.). 2011.

Molloy CA, Murray D, Akers R, Mitchell T, Manning-Courtney P. The use of the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) in a clinical setting. Autism. 2011;2, 143-162.

Molloy CA, Murray D, Kinsman A, Castillo H, Mitchell T, Hickey F, Patterson B. Differences in the clinical presentation of Trisomy 21 with and without autism. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research. 2009;53, 143-151.

Murray D, Ruble L, Willis H, Molloy CA. Parent and teacher report of social skills in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools. 2009;40, 109-115.

Breit-Smith A, Murray D. Teaching conversation skills to children with high functioning autism/Asperger syndrome. Perspectives on Language Learning and Education. 2009; (16), 48-64.

Murray D, Creaghead N, Manning-Courtney P, Shear P, Bean J, Prendeville J. The relationship between joint attention and language in children with autism. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities. 2008;23(1).

Manning-Courtney P, Brown J, Molloy C, Reinhold J, Murray D, Sorensen-Burnworth R, Messerschmidt T, Kent B. Diagnosis and treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders. Current Problems in Pediatric and Adolescent Health Care. 2003; (33), 283-304.

Molloy C, Manning-Courtney P, Swayne S, Bean J, Brown J, Murray D, Kinsman A, Brasington M, Ulrich C. Lack of benefit of intravenous synthetic human secretin in autism. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disabilities. 2002;32(6). 545-551.

Grants

Healthcare Decision Making in ASD. Co-Principal Investigator. University of Kentucky Intramural Grant. Oct 2012-June 2013.

LEND. Sub-Investigator. MCH. Jul 2011-Jun 2016.

Longitudinal Study to Identify Early Biomarkers of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in Infants with Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC). Sub-Investigator. National Institutes of Health. Jan 2013-Dec 2018.

Autism Intervention Research in Physical Health (AIR-P). Sub-Investigator. HRSA. Sep 2011-Aug 2014.

RAD001 in Neurocognition and TSC Randomized, Double-Blind Phase 2 Trial of RAD001 for Neurocognition in Individuals with Tuberous Sclerosis Complex. Sub-Investigator. Apr 2011-Apr 2013.

Magnetoencephalography Study of Children with Autism and Asperger Syndrome. Principal Investigator. Apr 2009-Jan 2013.

Developmental Disabilities Research Registry. Principal Investigator. Aug 2007-Sep 2013.

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

Show All

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 Disabilities 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 Disabilities 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

High Res

Somer L. Bishop, PhD

Assistant Professor, UC Department of Pediatrics

Phone: 513-636-3849

Fax: 513-636-1360

Email: somer.bishop@cchmc.org

Show All

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

View PubMed Publications

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, MOT, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist I, Division of Occupational Therapy 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, The Kelly O'Leary Center, Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics

513-803-3496

emily.boehmler@cchmc.org

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

513-636-5340

jennifer.brown@cchmc.org

High Res

Jennifer M. Brown, CCC-SLP

Outreach Coordinator, Division of Speech-Language Pathology

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

Phone: 513-636-5340

Email: jennifer.brown@cchmc.org

Show All

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-Language Pathology

513-803-3259

merrideth.burt@cchmc.org

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

513-803-3586

jenny.burton@cchmc.org

Melanie A. Carter Mincey
Behavioral Assistant, Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics

513-803-3507

melanie.carter@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

513-803-1596

kerry.dalton@cchmc.org

Hope D. Dennis
Scheduling Agent, Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics

513-636-9645

hope.dennis@cchmc.org

Jamie L. Donovan, MOT, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist I, Division of Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy and The Kelly O'Leary Center

513-636-5340

jamie.dononvan@cchmc.org

Amie W. Duncan, PhD

513-803-2416

amie.duncan@cchmc.org

High Res

Amie W. Duncan, PhD

Assistant Professor, UC Department of Pediatrics

Phone: 513-803-2416

Fax: 513-803-2416

Email: amie.duncan@cchmc.org

Show All

Specialties

Autism spectrum disorders; transition to adulthood in adolescents with autism

Education and Training

BS: University of Dayton, 2004.

MA: University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, 2006.

PhD: University of Alabama, 2009.

Publications

Huerta M, Bishop S, Duncan AW, Hus V, Lord C. Application of DSM-5 criteria for autism spectrum disorder to three samples of children with DSM-IV diagnoses of pervasive developmental disorders. Am J Psychiatry. 2012;169:1056-1064.

Duncan AW, Klinger LG. Building social skills: Working with adolescents with ASD in clinics, schools, and the community. Social Work with Groups. 2010;33:175-193.

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.

Grants

Training Outpatient Clinicians to Deliver Cognitive Behavior Therapy to Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Site Principal Investigator. National Institute of Mental Health. Jul 2012 – Jun 2014.

Evaluating the Time-Dependent Unfolding of Social Interactions in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Site Principal Investigator. National Institutes of Health. Aug 2012 – Jul 2014.

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

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

513-636-9673

amy.hersh@cchmc.org

Aimee Huber
Instruction Assistant, Kelly O'Leary Center

aimee.huber@cchmc.org

Amy M. Johnson, OTD, OTR/L
Educational Specialist II, Division of Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy

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
Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics

513-636-1778

kimberly.kroeger-geoppinger@cchmc.org

High Res

Kimbery A. Kroeger-Geoppinger, PsyD

Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics

Assistant Professor, UC Department of Pediatrics

Phone: 513-636-1778

Fax: 513-636-1759

Email: kimberly.kroeger-geoppinger@cchmc.org

Show All

Specialties

Autism; early intervention; toileting; feeding; video modeling

Biography

Dr. Kroeger-Geoppinger is an assistant professor in the Department of Clinical Pediatrics and the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. She is also a clinical psychologist and director of the Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention Program at The Kelly O'Leary Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. She joined Cincinnati Children's in November of 2005 to develop early intensive behavioral intervention programs for young children with autism and their families.

Dr. Kroeger has received various awards from the Autism Society of Greater Cincinnati (ASGC) and Families for Effective Autism Treatment (FEAT) of Greater Cincinnati. She is a member of the American Psychological Association, Association for Behavior Analysis, Autism Society of America and the Ohio Autism Consortium for Applied Behavior Analysis. She has been symposium chair and a presenter at international and national conferences on autism spectrum disorders and has provided training in graduate and undergraduate courses at Xavier University, the College of Mt. St. Joseph and the Kelly O'Leary Center. Dr. Kroeger is most known for her work in toileting and feeding interventions for persons with autism spectrum disorders.

Education and Training

PsyD: Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH, 2004.

Internship: The Kennedy Krieger Institute at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, 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, OH, 2004-2005.

Publications

View PubMed Publications

Kroeger KA, Brown J. Placebo medication use for behavior management in an adult with autism. Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities. 2011;46:470-476.

Kroeger KA, Sorensen-Burnworth R. A parent training model for toilet training children with autism. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research. 2010;54:556-567.

Kroeger KA, Sorensen-Burnworth R. Toilet training individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities: A critical review. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders. 2009;3:607-618.

Kroeger KA, Schultz JR, Newsom C. An evaluation of group-delivered social skills programs for young children with autism. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. 2007;37:808-817.

Kroeger KA, Nelson WM III. A language program to increase the verbal production of a child dually diagnosed with autism and Down syndrome. Journal of Intellectual Disabilities Research. 2006;50:101-108.

Book Chapters

Kroeger KA. (2012). Toilet Training. In F. R. Volkmar (ed.) Encyclopedia of autism spectrum disorders. New York: Springer.

Kroeger KA. (2012). Daily routines. In F. R. Volkmar (ed.) Encyclopedia of autism spectrum disorders. New York: Springer.

Bass JD, Kroeger K. (2011). Feeding. In J. K. Luiselli (Ed.). Teaching and behavior support for children and adults with autism spectrum disorders: A “how to” practitioner's guide. New York: Oxford University Press.

Newsom C, Kroeger K. (2005). Nonaversive treatment. In J. Jacobson, J. Mulick, & R. Foxx (Eds.). Controversial therapies for developmental disabilities: Fad, fashion and science in professional practice. Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.

Lott JD, Kroeger K. (2004). Self-help skills in persons with mental retardation. In J. L. Matson, R. B. Laud, & M. L. Matson (Eds.). Behavior modification for persons with developmental disabilities: Volume II. New York: NADD Press.

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 Coordinator, 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

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-Language 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

High Res

Rena Sorensen-Burnworth

Staff Psychologist

Phone: 513-636-5340

Fax: 513-636-3800

Email: rena.sorensen-burnworth@cchmc.org

Show All

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-Language Pathologist, Division of Speech-Language Pathology

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 C. Twehues, MA, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist I, Division of Speech-Language Pathology

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

Abbey R. Walter, MSW, LSW
Social Worker, Division of Social Services

513-803-0603

abbey.walter@cchmc.org

Quick Links

Quick Links

Quick Links

Quick Links

Quick Links

Kelly O'Leary Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders

E-mail this page

Kelly O'Leary Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders

Medical Director

Patricia Manning-Courtney, MD

Specialties

Education and Training

Medical Co-Director

Donna S. Murray, PhD

Specialties

Biography

Education and Training

Publications

Grants

Faculty / Staff

Robin J. Adams, PhD

Specialties

Biography

Education and Training

Jennifer D. Bass, PsyD, BCBA-D

Specialties

Clinical Interests

Research Interests

Biography

Education and Training

Publications

Book Chapters

Nicole M. Bing, PsyD

Biography

Education and Training

Somer L. Bishop, PhD

Specialties

Clinical Interests

Research Interests

Biography

Education and Training

Publications

Jennifer M. Brown, CCC-SLP

Specialties

Biography

Education and Training

Kristn D. Currans, PsyD

Specialties

Education and Training

Amie W. Duncan, PhD

Specialties

Education and Training

Publications

Grants

Kathy Krebs

Specialties

Education and Training

Kimbery A. Kroeger-Geoppinger, PsyD

Specialties

Biography

Education and Training

Publications

Book Chapters

Katherine R. Krohn, PhD

Specialties

Education and Training

Judy Reinhold, RN, MSN, CNP

Specialties

Education and Training

Publications

Rebekah Ridgeway, PsyD

Specialties

Education and Training

Rena Sorensen-Burnworth

Specialties

Biography

Education and Training

Harriet H. Valentin, MD

Specialties

Education and Training