Andrea Witwer, PhD
Professor
Psychiatry
Academic contact
1581 Dodd Dr
Columbus, OH 43210-1257
Phone: 614-685-8721
Fax: 614-366-4709
Academic information
- Department: Psychiatry
- Division: Health Psychology
Research interests
- Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
- Developmental Disabilities (DD)
- Intellectual Disabilities (ID)
About
Biography
I have published research related to co-occurring emotional, behavioral and psychiatric disorders in those with autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disabilities as well as assessment of autism spectrum disorders. I am currently an investigator on the Nisonger Center Rehabilitation and Research Training Center on Health and Function for People with Intellectual and Developmental disabilities. The goal of my project is to identify promising practices in the treatment of psychiatric disorders in individuals with intellectual disability and to provide a research framework for future research in this area. I am also a co-investigator for the National Training Initiative to build the capacity of the workforce to meet the needs of individuals with IDD/Autism and mental health concerns.
Credentials
Education
- Fellowship - Psychiatry & Neurology, Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital, Columbus, OH
8/1/2009 - 8/31/2010 - Doctor of Philosophy
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Ohio State University at Columbus, Columbus, OH
9/1/2003 - 6/30/2009
Research
Research interests
- Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
- Developmental Disabilities (DD)
- Intellectual Disabilities (ID)
Professional Memberships
- American Psychological Association
- American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Honors
- Organization for Autism Research (OAR) Master's grant, 2004
- Meritorious Service in Psychology 100 Educational Development, 2005
- Alumni Grants Graduate Research grant, 2007
- Ohio Department of Mental Health small research grant, 2008