Alice Zhang

Alice Zhang, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy Education at the University of Kansas Medical Center. She is a KL2 Scholar supported by the Frontiers Clinical & Translational Science Institute, focusing on parent-mediated autism interventions through telehealth.

Her research addresses feeding challenges in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), emphasizing accessibility for rural and underserved families. Zhang’s work bridges behavioral psychology and clinical practice, informed by her doctoral studies on health promotion for adults with disabilities and postdoctoral fellowship at the Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND) program.

The Frontiers Institute provides critical resources for her KL2 project, which aims to optimize telehealth-based feeding interventions using rigorous outcome measures. This aligns with her goal to expand independent research in autism therapies and prepare for future clinical trials.

• KL2 Scholar Recognition

Zhang has collaborated with mentors like Ann Davis (Ph.D., MPH) and Debra Sullivan (Ph.D., RD) to strengthen her NIH grant-writing skills and clinical integration. Her expertise spans behavioral analysis, community engagement, and health equity for individuals with disabilities.