Karyn Bailey

Karyn Bailey is an Assistant Clinical Professor (Social Work) at the Yale Child Study Center, serving as Associate Director of Social Work Training and lead Social Worker in the Autism and Developmental Disabilities Clinic. She holds a Master’s in Social Work (MSW) from the University of Kansas (2000) and completed a Social Work Fellowship at Yale Child Study Center. Her work focuses on family adjustment during early Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis, special education advocacy, and adult learning in clinical contexts.

Education

• MSW, University of Kansas, 2000

Research Interests
Ms. Bailey’s practice emphasizes supporting families navigating developmental diagnoses. She advocates for equitable access to special education services and has expertise in clinical training for social workers. Her role in the Chawarska Lab integrates developmental research with clinical social work.

Labs/Teams
She collaborates with the Chawarska Lab within the Child Study Center, contributing to developmental disabilities research.