Jeanne Anne Carriere

Dr. Jeanne Anne Carriere is an Assistant Professor in the Counseling and School Psychology Program at the Attallah College of Educational Studies, Chapman University. With over 30 years of experience as an educational psychologist, she brings deep expertise in school and clinical settings, particularly in autism and neurodevelopmental disorders. Her role involves teaching school psychology fieldwork and social-emotional assessment, mentoring Ed.S. students, and serving on doctoral dissertation committees in the Ph.D. in Education program.

• University: Chapman University
• School: Attallah College of Educational Studies
• Department: Counseling and School Psychology Program
• Academic Rank: Assistant Professor
• Email: carriere@chapman.edu

Dr. Carriere’s research and practice focus on building collaborative home-school partnerships, conducting comprehensive evaluations of neurodevelopmental disorders, and improving psychoeducational report writing practices. She is a recognized expert in these areas, contributing to national best practices and delivering professional development at state, national, and international levels. Her recent scholarly work includes co-authoring a chapter on writing effective psychoeducational reports in the National Association of School Psychologists’ Best Practices in School Psychology (7th ed.) and working on the second edition of Writing Useful, Accessible, and Legally Defensible Psychoeducational Reports (Wiley, 2014). Her research on career development programs for autistic young adults demonstrates a strong commitment to evidence-based interventions that support postsecondary transition and workforce entry.

Recent publications highlight a trend in applied, intervention-focused research aimed at improving outcomes for autistic youth. These works explore the efficacy of brief career development programs using strengths-based assessments like the MBTI and SII, with measurable impacts on postsecondary participation. The research bridges clinical practice with educational psychology, emphasizing collaborative models and practical tools for transition planning.

Dr. Carriere has presented and provided professional development at multiple levels and is actively involved in advancing the field through scholarly contributions. While no specific scientific awards are listed in the provided texts, her authorship in leading publications and her ongoing research indicate significant professional recognition.

She mentors Ed.S. students and supports doctoral candidates through dissertation committees, reflecting a strong commitment to training the next generation of school psychologists. Although specific grant details are not fully elaborated, her research on career development was funded by the Institute for Clinical and Translational Science at the University of California, Irvine (Grant UL1 TR001414), in collaboration with The Center for Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders. Her prior leadership role as Director of the F.A.S.T. program at UCI Health underscores her experience in managing multi-tiered service initiatives that integrate family, school, and clinical systems.

Dr. Carriere is associated with the Families and Schools Together (FAST) team at The Center for Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders, UC Irvine, where she supervised the implementation of a 12-week career development workshop. This team-based, interdisciplinary approach reflects her collaborative model of practice and research, focusing on real-world applications for neurodiverse populations.