Lynne E. Levato

Lynne E. Levato, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC), specializing in Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics. Her clinical and research work focuses on improving outcomes for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and comorbid conditions through behavioral interventions, parent training, and school-based strategies.

• Academic Affiliation: URMC, School of Medicine and Dentistry
• Clinical Focus: ASD assessment, developmental disabilities, literacy development, behavioral interventions

Dr. Levato’s research investigates the intersection of ASD with ADHD, anxiety, and learning disabilities, emphasizing evidence-based practices for treatment. Her publications highlight randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on parent training, modular behavioral approaches, and technology-assisted interventions like iOS apps and urine alarms for toileting and feeding challenges in ASD. She has contributed to high-impact journals such as the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Autism Research.

Recent trends in her work include community-partnered interventions, self-regulation strategies, and adaptive behavior outcomes. Dr. Levato also explores school psychology applications, including contingency space analysis and experimental behavior analysis under naturalistic conditions.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities and Related Disorders (LEND) Fellow
  • Postdoctoral Fellow in School Psychology