Katherine K.M. Stavropoulos Ph.D.

About

Katherine K.M. Stavropoulos, Ph.D., is an assistant professor at UC Riverside, a licensed clinical psychologist, and the Principle Investigator of the Social Cognitive Developmental Neuroscience Lab. She is also the Assistant Director of the SEARCH Center (Support, Education, Advocacy, Resources, Community, Hope), which offers free screening for autism spectrum disorder to individuals in the Inland Empire. Stavropoulos earned her Ph.D. from UC San Diego in 2014, and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Yale University.

Recent Posts

How to Think About Autism in a Child With a Developmental Disorder

Factoring in a child's "mental age" can clarify the similarities and differences between ASD and ID.

Diagnostic Issues in Autism: Is it ASD, ID, or Both?

Have you ever wondered how clinicians decide whether to diagnose a child with autism (ASD), intellectual disability ID), or both?

Brain Changes After Intervention in ASD

Does behavioral intervention change brain activity in autism? A new study suggests it does.

Psychosis in Autism: How to Assess Risk

A new study suggests how we can measure risk for psychosis in people with autism spectrum disorder.

Five Tips for a Great Halloween for Children With Autism

Wondering how to make sure your child with ASD has fun on Halloween? Here are five tips to make the spookiest day of the year a success.

Telehealth Works. Why Isn't Everyone Receiving It?

Telehealth services are feasible and helpful for children with autism and related conditions. Why aren't all families receiving it during COVID-19 closures?

Study: Black Children with Autism Receive Delayed Diagnosis

New research suggests that black children are diagnosed with ASD later than their white peers. What can we do to close this age gap?

The Myth of COVID-19 as the "Great Equalizer"

Is the public health crisis actually a "great equalizer"? Or is it simply furthering existing inequity?

Law Enforcement and Autism: Why Training is Needed

Interactions with law enforcement can be deadly for those with disabilities. Research suggests helpful ways to move forward.

Does Cerebrospinal Fluid Contain a Biomarker for Autism?

Does cerebrospinal fluid contain a biomarker for autism? New research is promising.