Allyson K. Jordan

Allyson K. Jordan, Ph.D., serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. Her clinical practice focuses on evidence-based assessment and treatment for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and developmental disabilities.

Her educational background includes:

• Ph.D. in School Psychology/Counseling Psychology from University at Buffalo (2019)
• Advanced Graduate Certificate in Applied Statistical Analysis from University at Buffalo (2019)
• B.A. in Psychology and Biology from University of Rochester (2012)

Dr. Jordan's research investigates informant discrepancies in ASD assessment and their impact on treatment outcomes, alongside developing disseminable intervention models including caregiver-mediated approaches and virtual delivery formats. Her work emphasizes improving social-communication skills, reducing challenging behaviors, and enhancing play development in young children with ASD through behaviorally-based methodologies.

Her publication trends reveal a consistent focus on measurement validity in ASD assessment, with recent work examining adaptive behavior correlates and intervention efficacy. The research demonstrates increasing emphasis on practical dissemination strategies to expand service accessibility through group-based and virtual formats.

Within the Division of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics, Dr. Jordan contributes to multidisciplinary clinical teams providing comprehensive care for children with neurodevelopmental disorders, bridging research findings with community practice through innovative service delivery models.