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Austin Burns, PhD


  • Pediatric Psychologist, Integrated Behavioral Health Program, Division of Behavioral Medicine and Clinical Psychology
  • Assistant Professor, UC Department of Pediatrics
My main goal is to build solid and lasting relationships with the children and families that I work with.
Austin Burns, PhD

About

Biography

I'm a pediatric psychologist specializing in development and behavior across a child’s lifespan. I work in an integrated primary care clinic and meet with families the same day they bring a concern to their pediatrician. I also work with families before concerns arise to promote health and wellness. My main goal is to build solid and lasting relationships with the children and families that I work with. This team approach allows even small touches and short interactions in primary care to impact a child's life trajectory significantly.

When I was growing up, my mom worked in family services, and I have always wanted to work with children. After a few twists and turns, I landed on pediatric psychology. It seemed like the best way for me to positively impact the lives of children and families.

My research focuses primarily on strategies for targeting specific concerns within the primary care context to provide accessible, evidence-based care for all children.

When I'm not at work, I enjoy reading, running, swimming, biking (anything active) and cheering on the Cincinnati sports teams (Go Bengals!).

BA: Marietta College, Marietta, OH, 2016.

MEd: University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, 2017.

PhD: Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO, 2023.

Residency: Dell Children's Medical Center, Austin, TX, 2023.

Fellowship: Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, 2024.

Interests

Integrated behavioral healthcare; pediatric primary care; early intervention; prevention; ADHD

Services and Specialties

Behavioral Medicine and Clinical Psychology

Interests

Integrated behavioral healthcare; pediatric primary care; barriers and facilitators to care; ADHD in primary care

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Publications

ADHD and dangerous driving in emerging adults: The moderating role of family climate for road safety. Burns, AB; Garner, AA; Avion, A; Becker, SP; Kofler, MJ; Jarrett, MA; Luebbe, AM; Burns, GL. Accident Analysis and Prevention. 2022; 178:106819.

Appreciating the Dynamicity of Values at the End of Life: A Psychological and Ethical Analysis. Burns, A; Hardy, N; Nortjé, N. Narrative inquiry in bioethics. 2022; 12:177-181.

Factor structure of the family climate for road safety scale in emerging adults in the United States. Burns, AB; Garner, AA; Chang, A; Becker, SP; Kofler, MJ; Jarrett, MA; Luebbe, AM; Burns, GL. Accident Analysis and Prevention. 2020; 142:105563.

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4.6
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