Alison E Chavez

Alison E Chavez serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences (Child Psychology) at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, with clinical affiliation at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago.

Her research centers on child developmental psychology, specializing in early intervention systems, autism spectrum disorder diagnostics, and health equity. Key investigations examine how social-emotional competencies impact developmental trajectories in young children and identify systemic barriers to timely autism diagnosis for Spanish-speaking families, including appointment availability constraints and cultural factors.

Recent publications reveal consistent focus on improving early childhood mental health services through empirical analysis of parental concerns in eligibility determinations, historical perspectives in clinical child psychology leadership, and disparities in diagnostic pathways. This work demonstrates methodological rigor in developmental assessment and strong commitment to addressing inequities in pediatric behavioral healthcare access.