Amanda P. Laprime

Dr. Amanda P. Laprime is an Associate Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics at the University of Rochester Medical Center. She holds leadership positions including Director of the Intensive Behavior Team (enterprise-wide consultation service for neurodevelopmental disorders), leads the pediatric Behavior Emergency Response Team (BERT), advises the Behavioral Health Champion Group, and heads the IDD Behavioral Task Force and Complex Discharge Delay Task Force.

Her research focuses on:

• Behavioral treatment methodologies for severe conduct disorders
• Health equity frameworks within medical environments
• System-level strategies for patients with complex behavioral and developmental needs
• Interventions for intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD)

Recent publications (2014-2024) demonstrate progression from foundational autism behavioral interventions to systemic healthcare solutions, with emerging emphasis on:

• Safety protocol development for healthcare staff
• Pediatric inpatient behavioral crisis systems
• Multidisciplinary care models for neurodiverse populations

Awards & Recognition:

• SHINE Recognition for Employee/Staff Safety - Patient Behavior Events
• Behavior Emergency Response Team Safety Hero Award
• Outstanding Contributions to Pediatric Behavioral Health for Autism

Grants & Leadership: Serves as Principal Investigator for a statewide grant training nurses in IDD care, develops initiatives expanding behavioral healthcare capacity, and holds committee positions with NYS OPWDD DDAC and National Council of Severe Autism. Manages clinical teams across pediatric, psychiatric, and transitional care disciplines.