Joseph P McCleery

Joseph P McCleery is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at Saint Joseph's University and Executive Director of Academic Programs for the Kinney Center for Autism Education and Support. His research spans three primary themes: social processing in individuals with and without Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), genetic influences on brain and behavioral functioning, and the development of behavioral interventions for ASD.

• PhD, Psychology (Experimental), 2006 - University of California, San Diego
• MA, Psychology (Experimental), 2006 - University of California, San Diego
• BA, Psychology, 2000 - Rutgers University, Camden

Dr. McCleery's work utilizes methodologies such as ERP, eye-tracking, and genetic analysis to explore cross-lifespan differences (infants, children, adults) in ASD. His publications in journals like Autism Research and Nature Reviews Genetics highlight his interdisciplinary focus on combining clinical psychology, neuroscience, and genetics.

His research has been funded by organizations including the National Institutes of Health, Autism Speaks, and the Leverhulme Trust, emphasizing its impact on both academic and applied domains in autism research.