Martin Volker

Martin Volker is an Associate Professor in the Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology and Special Education at Michigan State University's College of Education. He holds additional roles as co-director of the MSU Center for Research in Autism, Intellectual, and Other Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (C-RAIND), and director of the C-RAIND Research Assessment Support Unit (C-RAIND RASU). Dr. Volker earned his Ph.D. in combined clinical and school psychology from Hofstra University in 2001, followed by post-doctoral work in early childhood at the Women and Children’s Hospital of Buffalo.

His research focuses on ASD assessment tools, social skills interventions, and behavioral interventions for neurodevelopmental disabilities. Key interests include validating assessment instruments, developing evidence-based interventions, and improving transition programs for individuals with ASD. He emphasizes advocacy for disability inclusion in professional training programs.

Volker’s work spans clinical, school, and rehabilitation contexts, with publications addressing psychometric analyses, intervention efficacy, and caregiver support. His contributions include randomized controlled trials (RCTs) evaluating social skills programs and factor analyses refining ASD measurement tools. He also examines systemic issues like testing accommodations for English learners and moderating variables in school interventions.

His academic service includes roles in graduate education and interdisciplinary centers focused on neurodevelopmental disabilities. Dr. Volker’s research bridges clinical practice and policy, aiming to improve outcomes for individuals with ASD and their families.