Kara B. Ayers, PhD
- Associate Director, UCEDD, Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
- Associate Professor, UC Department of Pediatrics
About
PhD: Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 2011
Ms: Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 2007
BS: Wright State University, Dayton, OH, 2003
Interests
Parenting with disabilities; youth with disabilities / chronic illness and transitions into adulthood
Services and Specialties
Interests
Co-founder of Disabled Parenting Project, research initiative studying the experiences of parents with disabilities
Research Areas
Publications
Ensuring diverse representation and minimizing conflicts of interest in clinical practice guidelines. Nature Reviews Endocrinology. 2025; 21(8):510-511.
No body is expendable: Medical rationing and disability justice during the COVID-19 pandemic. American Psychologist. 2021; 76(3):451-461.
Experiences of Breastfeeding among Disabled Women. Women's Health Issues. 2021; 31(1):82-89.
Raising awareness of disabled lives and health care rationing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Psychological Trauma. 2020; 12(S1):S210-S211.
Fostering disability advocates: A framework for training future leaders through interprofessional education. Psychological Services. 2020; 17(S1):120-127.
Sociodemographic and clinical predictors of resilience in individuals with osteogenesis imperfecta. Disability and Health Journal. 2026; 102113.
Integrating Disability Into Health Service Psychology Curriculum: Simple Strategies and Suggestions for Partnerships. Training and Education in Professional Psychology. 2026; 20(2):110-117.
Psychiatric Comorbidities and Treatment Modalities in Children With Osteogenesis Imperfecta: A Systematic Review of Mental Health. American Journal of Medical Genetics, Part A. 2026; 200(4):777-789.
Conclusions and Future Directions. In: The Oxford Handbook of Positive Psychology and Disability. Oxford University Press (OUP); 2026:458-464.
Resilience, Problem Solving, and the Experience of Disability. In: The Oxford Handbook of Positive Psychology and Disability. Oxford University Press (OUP); 2026:139-150.
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