Courtney A. Aponte

Courtney A. Aponte is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics, Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics at the University of Rochester Medical Center's School of Medicine and Dentistry. Her work focuses on evidence-based behavioral interventions for children with autism and developmental disabilities, particularly targeting feeding disorders and parent training.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Binghamton University, State University of New York (2014)
• M.S. in Clinical Psychology from Binghamton University, State University of New York (2007)
• B.A. in Brain and Cognitive Science from University of Rochester (2005)

Her research emphasizes family-centered approaches to improve dietary intake, factors related to obesity in children with autism, and pill swallowing interventions. She contributes to advancing behavioral health strategies through clinical studies and community-focused implementations.