Mary Beth Kadlec

Mary Beth Kadlec is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at UMass Chan Medical School, affiliated with the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. She holds additional positions at the T.H. Chan School of Medicine in Pediatrics, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, and the Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center. Her education includes a ScD in Occupational Therapy from Boston University. Her research focuses on autism spectrum disorder, occupational therapy interventions, and developmental disorders in children. Notable contributions include studies on sensory modulation behaviors, feeding challenges in autistic children, and caregiver-child interactions. Kadlec’s work spans clinical research, early intervention strategies, and improving healthcare experiences for autistic individuals.

**Education:**

• Boston University: BS in Occupational Therapy
• Boston University: MS in Occupational Therapy
• Boston University: ScD in Science

Her research interests emphasize autism spectrum disorder, child development, and behavioral interventions. She collaborates on studies addressing disparities in autism diagnosis and treatment. Though no awards or grants are explicitly listed, her publications reflect engagement with interdisciplinary teams in pediatrics and behavioral health.

She has no listed students or email addresses, and her work is primarily centered at Mass General Hospital and affiliated institutions.