Megan York Roberts

Megan York Roberts is a Professor in the Roxelyn and Richard Pepper Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Northwestern University. She specializes in improving access to effective early intervention for toddlers with developmental delays including autism and hearing loss, with a focus on caregiver-mediated communication interventions tailored to diverse populations.

• Education: PhD in Education and Human Development from Vanderbilt University
• MS in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Emerson College
• BA in Spanish and Economics from University of Rochester

Her research examines:

• Autism identification methods
• Individualized early intervention strategies
• Parent-child communication dynamics
• Developmental outcomes assessment

Her publications demonstrate expertise in:

• Autism intervention adaptation
• Parent training efficacy
• Screening protocol optimization
• Language development outcomes

Scientific Awards

• Martin E. and Gertrude G. Walder Award for Research Excellence (2021)
• NIH Trainee in Dissemination and Implementation Research (2018)
• Clarence Simon Award for Teaching and Mentoring (2016)
• ASHA Early Career Contributions Award (2015)

She leads the Early Intervention Research Group and teaches courses in scientific clinical decision-making and experimental design. Her work has been funded by the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders and the Institute of Education Sciences.