Grace Baranek
- Associate Dean, Chair, and Professor
- USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
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Expertise Summary
Expert in autism, sensory issues and pediatrics
Expertise
- Autism
- Disability
- Pediatrics
- Play
- Sensory issues
Languages
- Polish
Additional Information
- Researcher on functional effects of sensory features in children with autism spectrum disorder
- Previous research projects (as PI or Co-PI) funded by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, the U.S. Department of Defense, the U.S. Department of Education, the Autism Speaks Foundation, and the American Occupational Therapy Association
- Member of national working groups of the National Academy of Science and the NIH to establish guidelines for evidence-based practices for children with ASD
- Lead author of the First Year Inventory, a screening tool for infants aged 9-15 months who are at risk for a later diagnosis of ASD