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Nancy Cheak-Zamora, Ph.D., is a Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Public Health at the University of Texas at San Antonio. Her research focuses on healthcare access and transition services for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and developmental disabilities.
- Ph.D. in Public Health, St. Louis University
- MA in Health Psychology, Texas State University
- BA in Psychology, Texas State University
Her research explores healthcare transition challenges for autistic youth, independence development in young adults with ASD, and measurement tools for assessing health-related independence. She has developed training programs for primary care physicians to improve care for autistic adults.
Recent publications examine rural-urban healthcare disparities, stress coping mechanisms during transition periods, and systemic improvements in autism healthcare delivery. Her work emphasizes early transition discussions and individualized support systems.
Grants include funding for autism healthcare transition initiatives ($100,000) and provider training programs ($93,679). Her research team has also investigated the impact of pet adoption on autism families.
