معرفی
Dr. Julie Wolf is an Associate Professor of Child Psychology and Associate Director of the Developmental Disabilities Clinic at the Yale Child Study Center, Yale School of Medicine. She specializes in pediatric developmental and behavioral medicine, with a focus on autism spectrum disorder (ASD), Asperger syndrome, social communication disorder, and developmental regression. Her clinical work includes conducting evaluations, social skills groups, and sibling support programs. She also contributes to federally-funded ASD research studies.
Education:
- PhD in Clinical Psychology, University of Connecticut (2005)
- MA in Clinical Psychology, University of Connecticut (2002)
- BA in Psychology, Haverford College (1997)
Research Interests: Dr. Wolf’s research explores social and adaptive functioning in ASD, neural mechanisms underlying social cognition, sibling relationships, and the overlap between ASD and depression. Her work emphasizes understanding how individuals with ASD process social cues (e.g., eye contact, facial expressions) and the role of family dynamics in adapting to ASD. Key areas include:
- Neural correlates of social attention in ASD
- Developmental trajectories of social functioning
- Impact of anxiety and depression on ASD outcomes
- Sibling relationship quality and communication
Clinical Trials: Sub-investigator in studies such as the ACE Multisite Study of Adolescent & Adult Transitions and CBT for Anxiety in Children With Autism.
Labs/Teams: Collaborates with the McPartland Lab and Ventola Lab, focusing on translational research in ASD.