Rachel Fenning

Rachel Fenning, Ph.D., is a Professor of Psychological Science and Director of The Claremont Autism Center. As a licensed clinical psychologist, she specializes in assessment and intervention for neurodevelopmental disorders, particularly autism. Her research focuses on child and family contributions to social-emotional development, biobehavioral regulation, and clinical outcomes in children with autism and related intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD). She also develops interventions to improve physical health and well-being in underserved autistic populations.

• Education:
  • Ph.D. in Psychological Science, University of California, Los Angeles
  • B.A. in Psychological Science, Yale University

Her work has been funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). She currently serves as President of Division 33 (IDD/ASD) of the American Psychological Association and is on the Editorial Boards of Psychological Assessment and Research on Child and Adolescent Psychopathology. Dr. Fenning’s research emphasizes promoting adaptive behavior and resilience through family-centered interventions.