Ruth Carper

Ruth Carper is a Research Professor in the Department of Psychology at San Diego State University (SDSU), affiliated with the College of Sciences. Her work focuses on understanding the brain bases of autism across the lifespan, integrating anatomical MRI, diffusion MRI, and cognitive measures. She investigates developmental trajectories and aging-related changes in neurocognitive systems of autistic adults.

Her research emphasizes structural connectivity and multimodal imaging approaches to explore how brain organization relates to cognitive and behavioral traits in autism. Located at ARPC 200, San Diego, her research addresses critical gaps in understanding neurodevelopmental disorders across the lifespan.