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Dr. Grace Baranek

CURRICULUM VITAE

Education

Ph.D. in Psychology – University of Illinois at Chicago, December 1996

Program Focus: Developmental Psychology

M.A. in Psychology – University of Illinois at Chicago, May 1993

Program Focus: Developmental Psychology

B.S. with honors, in Occupational Therapy - University of Illinois at the Medical Center, June 1981

Professional Experience

Employment History

Associate Chair for Research, Department of Allied Health Sciences

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

July 1, 2010 – present

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor, Department of Allied Health Sciences

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

September 1996 – present

Primary Appointments held at UNC-CH:

Associate Chair for Research, Department of Allied Health Sciences (2010-present)

Professor, Division of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy (2008-present)

Associate Professor, Division of Occupational Science (2002-2008)

Assistant Professor, Division of Occupational Science (1996-2002)

Secondary Appointments held at UNC-CH:

Adjunct Professor, Department of Psychology & Neuroscience (Developmental) (2009-present)

Fellow, Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute (2000-present)

Investigator, CIDD/NDRC (2000-present)

Director, Clinical Core, NC Autism STAART Center, NDRC (2002-2007)

Section Head of OT & Clinical Scientist, Center for Development and Learning (1996-2002)

Research Assistant/Teaching Assistant

Department of Psychology – University of Illinois at Chicago

August 1990 – August 1996

Lecturer

Department of Psychology - University of Illinois at Chicago

June – September 1993

Pediatric Occupational Therapist/Consultant/Self-Employed – various positions including:

Children's Memorial Hospital – Chicago, IL (July 1990 – August 1995)

Developmental Institute – Michael Reese Hosp. Chicago, IL (January 1986 – September 1990)

St. Mary of Nazareth Hospital Center – Chicago, IL (January 1984 – December 1985)

Evanston Hospital – Evanston, IL (July 1983 – February 1984)

Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation – Peoria, IL (September 1981 – June 1983)

Membership in Professional Societies:

American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) (1981-present)

American Psychological Association (APA) (1996-2010)

American Psychological Society (APS) (1993-1997)

Association for Research on Developmental Disabilities (ARDD) (2002-present)

Autism Society of America (ASA) (1988-2008)

International Society of Autism Research (INSAR) (2004-present)

International Society of Occupational Scientists (ISOS) (2008-present)

North Carolina Occupational Therapy Association (NCOTA) (1996-present)

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Society for Research for Child Development (SRCD) (1997-2010)

Leadership Training

LEND Leadership Training Workshops, UNC/CDL (1996-2002)

AOTA/AOTF Leadership Mentoring Program, Denver, CO (2007)

Bridges, Academic Leadership for Women, Chapel Hill, NC (2007-8)

Departmental Strategies Initiative – UNC Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) (2011)

Various workshops/seminars on mentoring at UNC–CFE and NC TraCS (2012-2015)

Honors & Awards

Nominated for UNC faculty mentoring award (2015).

American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology 2013 Editor’s Award for article titled,

“Communicative Gesture Use in Infants With and Without Autism: A Retrospective Home Video

Study”. Presented at the American Speech-Hearing Association national conference (2014)

A. Jean Ayres Award – American Occupational Therapy Foundation (2012)

Bridges to the Ivory Tower Award: Linking Research w/ Practice - Pediatric Therapy Network (2012)

AOTF Academy of Research (2008)

Nominated for NIH Director’s Bridge Award (2007)

Fellow, American Occupational Therapy Association (2005)

UNC Competitive Faculty Research Leave Award (Reynolds Foundation) (2005-6)

UNC Nominee to the John Merck Scholars Program (2001)

Outstanding Practice Award in Research, North Carolina Occupational Therapy Association (1998)

Junior Faculty Research Award, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1997)

Dissertation Research Award, The American Occupational Therapy Association (1995-6)

Dissertation Research Award, The American Psychological Association (1995)

Zeaman Award, Gatlinburg Conf. on Research & Theory in Mental Retardation (1991/1993)

Committee on Graduate Studies, Student Representative, UIC Dept. of Psychology (1991-2)

Mary Fiorentino Scholarship, American Occupational Therapy Foundation (1991)

Northeastern Illinois University, Early Child. Special Educ. Training Grant (Scholarship) (1985-6)

Bibliography/Publications

Book Chapters (*students/post-docs)

Baranek, G.T., Little, L.M.,* Parham, D.L., Ausderau, K.,* & Sabatos-Devito, M.* (2014). Sensory

Features in Autism Spectrum Disorders (Chapter 16). In & F. Volkmar, R. Paul, K. Pelphrey &

Rogers, S. (eds.), Handbook of Autism (4th Edition). Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons. pp 378-408.

Wakeford, L. & Baranek, G.T. (2011). Chapter 68: Occupational Therapy. In Amaral, D.G.,

Dawson, G., & Geschwind, D.H. (Eds.), Autism Spectrum Disorders. New York: Oxford University

Press.

Baranek, G. T., Wakeford, C. L., & David, F. J.* (2008). Understanding, assessing, and treating

sensory-motor issues in young children with autism. In K. Chawarska, A. Klin & F. Volkmar (Eds.),

Autism Spectrum Disorders in Infancy and Early Childhood: Diagnosis, assessment and treatment

(pp. 104-140). New York: Guilford Press.

Baranek, G. T., Parham, L. D., & Bodfish, J. W. (2005). Sensory and motor features in autism:

Assessment and intervention. In, F. Volkmar, A. Klin, & R. Paul (eds.), Handbook of Autism and


Pervasive Developmental Disorders: Vol. 2. Assessment, Interventions and Policy (3rd Edition, pp.

831-857). Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons.

Baranek, G. T., Reinhartsen, D., & Wannamaker, S.* (2001). Play: Engaging children with autism.

In R. Heubner (Ed.), Sensorimotor Interventions in Autism, (pp. 311-351). Philadelphia: F.A., Davis.

Refereed Journals – in press (*students/post-docs)

Kirby, A. V.,* Little, L. M.,* Schulz, B., Watson, L. R., Zhang, W., Baranek, G.T. (in press, 2015)

Development and Pilot of the Caregiver Strategies Inventory. American Journal of Occupational

Therapy. (18 manuscript pages.)

Dykstra, J., R.* & Watson, L. R., Boyd, B. A., Wilson, K.*, Crais, E. R., Baranek, G. T., Flippin,

M.* & Flagler, S. (in press, 2015). Developing feasible and effective school-based interventions for

children with ASD: A case study of the iterative development process. Journal of Early Intervention.

(33 manuscript pages).

Kirby, A. V.,* White, T.,* & Baranek, G. T. (in press, 2014). Caregiver strain and sensory features

in children with autism spectrum disorder and developmental disabilities. American Journal on

Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.

Refereed Journals – published (*students/post-docs)

Little, L. M.,* Ausderau, K.,* Sideris, J., Baranek, G. T. (2015). Activity Participation and

Sensory Features among Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Journal of Autism and

Developmental Disorders, 45(9), 2981-2990. doi:10.1007/s10803-015-2460-3 PMID: 25975628

Kirby, A. V.*, Little, L. M.,* Schultz, B., & Baranek, G. T. (2015). Observational characterization

of sensory interests, repetitions, and seeking behaviors. American Journal of Occupational Therapy,

69, 6903220010. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2015.015081 PMID: 25871592

Kirby, A. V.,* Dickie, V. D., & Baranek, G. T. (2015). Sensory experiences of children with autism

spectrum disorder: In their own words. Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice,

19(3), 316-326. doi: 10.1177/1362361314520756 PMCID: PMC4556130

Donkers, F., Schipul, S.,* Baranek, G. T., Cleary, K.,* Willoughby, M., Evans, A., Bulluck, J.C.,

Lovmo, J. & Belger, A. (2015). Attenuated auditory event-related potentials and associations with

atypical sensory response patterns in children with autism. Journal for Autism and Developmental

Disorders, 45(2), 506-523. doi: 10.1007/s10803-013-1948-y PMCID: PMC4556131

Kirby, A. V. * White, T. J.,* & Baranek, G. T. (2015). Caregiver strain and sensory features in

children with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities. American Journal on

Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 120(1), 32-45. doi: 10.1352/1944-7558-120.1.32

PMCID: PMC4562396

Baranek, G.T., Watson, L.R., Turner Brown, L., Field, S.H., Crais, E.R., Wakeford, L., Little, L.M.*

& Reznick, J.S. (2015). Preliminary efficacy of Adapted Responsive Teaching for infants at-risk for

autism spectrum disorder in a community sample. Autism Research and Treatment. Article ID

386951, 16 pages. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/386951 PMCID: PMC4306223


Patten, E., Belardi, K.*, Baranek, G. T, Watson, L. R, Labban, J. D. & Oller, D. K. (2014). Vocal

patterns in infants with autism spectrum disorder: Canonical babbling status and vocalization

frequency. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 44, 2413-2428. doi: 10.1007/s10803-

014-2047-4 PMCID: PMC4117826

Crais, E.R., McComish, C., Humphreys, B.P.,* Watson, L.R., Baranek, G.T., Reznick, J.S.,

Christian, R., & Earls, M. (2014). Pediatric healthcare professionals’ views on autism spectrum

disorder Screening at 12-18 months. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 44, 2311-2328.

doi: 10.1007/s10803-014-2101-2 PMID: 24700359

Ausderau, K. K.,* Furlong, M,* Sideris, J, Little, L. M.,* Bulluck, J, Watson, L. R., Boyd, B.A.,

Belger, A., Dickie, V.A. and Baranek, G.T. (2014). Sensory subtypes in children with autism

spectrum disorder: latent profile transition analysis using a national survey of sensory features.

Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 55(8), 935-44. doi: 10.1111/jcpp.12219 PMCID:

PMC4159682

Freuler, A. C.,* Baranek, G. T., Tashjian, C., Watson, L. R., Crais, E., Turner-Brown, L. (2014).

Parent Reflections of Experiences of Participating in a Randomized Controlled Trial of a Behavioral

Intervention for Infants At-Risk for ASD. Autism: The International Journal of Research and

Practice, 18(5), 519-528. doi: 10.1177/1362361313483928 PMID: 24104508

Ausderau, K.,* Sideris, J., Furlong, M.,* Little, L. M.,* Bulluck, J. C., & Baranek, G. T. (2014).

National survey of sensory features in children with ASD: Factor structure of the Sensory Experience

Questionnaire (3.0). Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 44(4), 915-25. doi:

10.1007/s10803-013-1945-1. PMID: 24097141 PMCID: PMC3949144

Little, L. M.,* Sideris J, Ausderau K. K.,* & Baranek G. T. (2014). Activity Participation among

Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 68(2), 177-

185. doi:10.5014/ajot.2014.009894 PMCID: PMC4012568

Patten, E.*, Watson, L. R. & Baranek, G. T. (2014). Temporal synchrony detection and associations

with language in young children with ASD. Autism Research and Treatment, 2014, Article ID

678346, 8 pages. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014 PMCID: PMC4295130

Cascio C.J., Lorenzi, J., Baranek, G.T. (2013). Self-reported pleasantness ratings and examiner-

coded defensiveness in response to touch in children with ASD: Effects of stimulus material and

bodily location. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, Oct. 5 . [Epub ahead of print]

PMCID: PMC3976859

Turner-Brown, L. M.,* Baranek, G. T., Reznick. J. S., Watson, L. R., & Crais, E. R. (2013). The

First Year Inventory: A longitudinal follow-up of 12-month-old to 3-year- old children. Autism:

International Journal of Research and Practice, 17, 527–540. doi: 10.1177/1362361312439633.

PMCID: PMC3470769

Patten, E.*, Baranek, G.T, Watson, L. & Schultz, B. (2013). Child and family characteristics

influencing intervention choices in autism spectrum disorders. Focus on Autism and Other

Developmental Disabilities, 28(3), 138-146. doi: 10.1177/1088357612468028. NIHMSID:

NIHMS369850 PMCID: PMC3786162


Baranek, G. T., Watson, L. R., Boyd, B. A., Poe, M. D., David, F. J.,* & McGuire, L.* (2013).

Hyporesponsiveness to social and nonsocial sensory stimuli in children with autism, children with

developmental delays, and typically developing children. Development & Psychopathology, 25, 307-

320. doi:10.1017/S0954579412001071 PMCID: PMC3641693

Roberts, J., Long, A. C. J., McCary, L. M., Quady, A. N.,* Seigler, B. R.,* Widrick, D.,* & Baranek,

G. T.. (2013). Cardiovascular and behavioral responses to auditory stimuli in boys with fragile X

syndrome. Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 38(3), 276-84. doi: 10.1093/jpepsy/jss114 Epub 2012

Nov 11. PubMed PMID: 23143607; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC3604823

Watson, L. R., Crais, E. R., Baranek, G. T., Dykstra, J. R.* & Wilson, K. P.* (2013).

Communicative gesture use in infants with autism: A retrospective home video study. American

Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 22, 25-39. doi:10.1044/1058-0360(2012/11-0145) PMCID:

PMC3574175

Siller, M., Morgan, L., Turner-Brown, L., Baggett, K. M., Baranek, G.T., Brian, J., Bryson, S. E.,

Carter, A. S., Crais, E. R., Estes, A., Kasari, C., Landa, R. J., Lord, C., Messinger, D. S., Mundy, P.,

Odom, S. L., Reznick, J. S., Roberts, W. Rogers, S. J., Schertz, H. H., Smith, I. M. Stone, Watson, L.

R., Wetherby, A. M., Yoder, P. J. and Zwaigenbaum, L. (2013). Designing studies to evaluate parent-

mediated interventions in toddlers with autism spectrum disorder. Journal of Early Intervention, 35,

355-377. doi: 10.1177/1053815114542507

Patten, E.,* Ausderau, K. K.,* Watson, L. R., & Baranek, G. T. (2013). Sensory Response Patterns

in Nonverbal Children with ASD. Autism Research and Treatment,. doi:10.1155/2013/436286

PMCID: PMC3727194

Brock, M. E.,* Freuler, A.,* Sabatino, A.,* Baranek, G. T., Watson, L. R., & Poe, M. D. (2012).

Temperament and sensory features of children with autism and developmental delays. Journal of

Autism and Developmental Disorders, 42(11), 2271-84. doi: 10.1007/s10803-012-1472-5. PMCID:

PMC3482115. PMCID: PMC3482115

Freuler, A.,* Baranek, G. T., Watson, L. R., Boyd, B. A., & Bulluck, J. C. (2012). Precursors and

Trajectories of Sensory Features: Qualitative Analysis of Infant Home Videos. The American Journal

of Occupational Therapy, 66(5), e81-e84. doi: 10.5014/ajot.2012.004465. PMCID: PMC3428724

Cascio C. J., Moana-Filho E. J.,* Guest S., Nebel M. B.,* Weisner J.,* Baranek G. T., Essick

G.K.. (2012). Perceptual and neural response to affective tactile texture stimulation in adults with

autism spectrum disorders. Autism Research 5(4), 231-44. doi: 10.1002/aur.1224 PMCID:

PMC3517930

Watson L.R., Roberts J.E., Baranek G.T., Mandulak K.C., Dalton J.C. (2012). Behavioral and

physiological responses to child-directed speech of children with autism spectrum disorders or typical

development. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. 42(8):1616-29. doi: 10.1007/s10803-

011-1401-z. PubMed PMID: 22071788; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC3402684

Poon, K.,* Watson, L. R. & Baranek, G. T. & Poe, M.D. (2012). To what extend do joint attention,

imitation, and object play behaviors in infancy predict later communication and intellectual

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22071788




functioning in ASD? Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 42(6), 1064-1074. doi:

10.1007/s10803-011-1349-z PMCID: PMC3361550

Dyksta, J.,* Boyd, B. A., Watson, L. R., Crais, E. R., & Baranek, G. T. (2012). The impact of the

Advancing Social-Communication and Play (ASAP) intervention on preschoolers with autism

spectrum disorder. Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 16, pp. 27-44. doi:

10.1177/1362361311408933 PMID: 21788256

David, F. J.,* Baranek, G. T., Wiesen, C., Miao, A.,* & Thorpe, D. E. (2013). Coordination of

precision grip in 2-6 year-old children with autism spectrum disorders compared to children

developing typically and children with developmental disabilities. Frontiers in Integrative

Neuroscience, 6, 1-13. doi: 10.3389/fnint.2012.00122 PMCID: PMC3533230

Bagby, M.,* Dickie, V., & Baranek, G. T. (2012). How sensory experiences in children with and

without autism affect family occupations. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 66(1), 78-86.

doi: 10.5014/ajot.2012.000604. PMCID: PMC3324972

Watson, L. R., Patten, E.,* Baranek, G. T., Poe, M., Boyd, B. A.,* Freuler, A.,* & Lorenzi, J.*

(2011). Differential associations between sensory response patterns and social-communication

measures in children with autism and developmental disorders. Journal of Speech, Language, and

Hearing Research, 54, 1562-1576. doi:10.1044/1092-4388(2011/10-0029). PMCID: PMC3325756

Little, L. M.,* Freuler, A. C.,* Houser, M.,* Guckian, L.,* Carbine, K.,* David, F. J.,* & Baranek,

G. T. (2011). Psychometric validation of the sensory experiences questionnaire. American Journal of

Occupational Therapy, 65(2), 207-210. PMCID:PMC3163482

Watson, L. R., Baranek, G. T., Roberts, J. E., David, F. J.* & Perryman, T. P.* (2010). Behavioral

and physiological responses to child-directed speech as predictors of communication outcomes in

children with autism spectrum disorders. Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research,

53(4), 1052-1064. Advance Online Publication. doi: 10.1007/s10803-011-1401-z.

PMCID:PMC3402684

Boyd, B. A.,* Baranek, G. T., Sideris, J., Poe, M. D., Watson, L.R., Patten, E.,* Miller, H.* (2010).

Sensory Features and Repetitive Behaviors in Children with Autism and Developmental Delays.

Autism Research, 3, 78-87. PMCID: PMC3071028

Boyd, B. A.,* McBee, M., Holtzclaw, T., Baranek, G. T., Bodfish, J. W. (2009). Relationships

among Repetitive Behaviors, Sensory Features, and Executive Functions in High Functioning

Autism. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 3, 959-966. PMCID:PMC3071047

Roberts, J. E., Mankowski, J. B.,* Sideris, J., Goldman, B. D., Hatton, D. D., Mirrett, P. L., Baranek,

G. T., Reznick, J. S., Long, A. C., Bailey, D. B., Jr. (2009). Trajectories and predictors of the

development of very young boys with fragile X syndrome. Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 34(8),

827-36. PMCID: PMC2734125

David, F. J.,* Baranek, G. T., Giuliani, C.A., Mercer, V. S., Poe, M. D., Thorpe, D. E. (2009). A

pilot study: coordination of precision grip in children and adolescents with high functioning autism.

Pediatric Physical Therapy, 21(2), 205-11. PMCID: PMC3338191


Losh, M., Adolphs, R., Poe, M. D., Couture, S., Penn, D., Baranek, G. T., Piven, J. (2009).

Neuropsychological profile of autism and the broad autism phenotype. Archives of General

Psychiatry, 66(5), 518-26 PMCID: PMC2699548

Dickie, V., Baranek, G. T., McComish, C.,* Watson, L. R., & Schultz, B. (2009). Parent reports of

sensory experiences of preschool children with and without autism: A qualitative study. American

Journal of Occupational Therapy, 63(2), 172-181. PMCID: PMC2682212

Crais, E. R., Watson, L. R., Baranek, G. T. Use of gesture development in profiling children's

prelinguistic communication skills (2009). American Journal of Speech- Language Pathology 18(1),

95-108. doi: 10.1044/1058-0360(2008/07-0041) PMID: 19029535

Tannan V.,* Holden J. K.,* Zhang Z., Baranek G. T., Tommerdahl M. (2008). Perceptual metrics of

individuals with autism provide evidence for disinhibition. Autism Research, 1(4), 223-30. doi:

10.1002/aur.34. PMCID: PMC3340566

Shafritz, K. M.,* Dichter, G. S.,* Baranek, G. T., Belger, A. (2008). The neural circuitry mediating

shifts in behavioral response and cognitive set in autism. Biological Psychiatry, 63(10), 974-80.

PMCID:PMC2599927

Tommerdahl M., Tannan V.,* Holden J. K.,* Baranek G. T. (2008). Absence of stimulus-driven

synchronization effects on sensory perception in autism: Evidence for local underconnectivity?

Behavioral and Brain Functions, 4:19 (9 pages). doi:10.1186/1744-9081-4-19 PMCID: PMC2374789

Cascio, C., McGlone, F., Folger, S., Tannan, V.,* Baranek, G. T., Pelphrey, K. A., & Essick, G.

(2008). Tactile perception in adults with autism: A multidimensional psychophysical study. Journal

of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 38(1), 127-137 PMCID: PMC2185746

Baranek, G. T., Roberts, J. E., David,* F. J., Sideris, J., Mirrett, P. L., Hatton, D. D., & Bailey, D. B.

(2008). Developmental trajectories and correlates of sensory processing functions in young boys with

fragile X syndrome. Physical and Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics, 28(1), 79-98. PMID:

18399048

Reznick, J. S., Baranek, G. T., Reavis, S.,* Watson, L. R Crais, E. R. (2007). A Parent-Report

Instrument for Identifying One-Year-Olds at Risk for an Eventual Diagnosis of Autism: The First

Year Inventory. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 37, 1691-1710. PMID: 17180716

Baranek, G. T., Boyd, B.,* Poe, M., David, F.* & Watson, L. (2007). Hyperresponsive sensory

patterns in young children with autism, developmental delay, and typical development. American

Journal of Mental Retardation, 112, 233-245. PMID: 17559291

Tommerdahl, M., Tannan, V.,* Cascio, C., Baranek, G. T., Whitsel, B. L. (2007). Vibrotactile

adaptation fails to enhance spatial localization in adults with autism. Brain Research, 1154, 116-123.

PMCID:PMC1987714

Zwaigenbaum, L. Thurm, A. Stone, W., Baranek, G. T., Bryson, S., Iverson, J., Kau, A., Klin, A.,

Landa, R., Lord, C., Rogers, S., & Sigman, M. (2007). Studying the emergence of autism spectrum


disorders in high risk infants: methodological and practical issues. Journal of Autism and

Developmental Disorders, 37(3), 466-480. PMID: 16897376

Watson, L.R., Baranek, G. T., Crais, E. R., Reznick, J. S., Dykstra, J.,* & Perryman, T.* (2006). The

First Year Inventory: retrospective parent responses to a questionnaire designed to identify one-year-

olds at risk for autism. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 37, (49-61). PMID:

17219058

Colgan, S.,* Lanter, E.,* McComish, C.,* Watson, L. R., Crais, E.R., Baranek, G. T. (2006).

Analysis of social interaction gestures in infants with autism. Child Neuropsychology, 12(4), 307-319.

PMID: 16911975

Crais, E. R., Watson, L. R., Baranek, G. T., & Reznick, J. S., (2006). Early identification of autism:

How early can we go? In B. Crais & N.B. Ratner (Eds.), Seminars in Speech and Language: Current

Issues in Providing Services to Infants and Toddlers vol. 27(3), p 143-160. PMID: 16941286

Walz, N. & Baranek, G. T. (2006). Sensory processing patterns in individuals with Angelman

syndrome. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 60(4), 472-479. PMID: 16915878

Baranek, G. T., David, F. J,* Poe, M., Stone, W., & Watson, L. R. (2006). Sensory Experiences

Questionnaire: Discriminating sensory features in young children with autism, developmental delays,

and typical development. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 47(6), 591-601. PMID:

16712636

Baranek, G. T., Danko, C. D.,* Skinner, M. L., Bailey, D. B., Hatton, D. D., Roberts, J. E., &

Mirrett, P. L. (2005). Video analysis of sensory-motor features in infants with fragile X syndrome at

9-12 months of age. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 35(5), 645-656. PMID:

16172809

Baranek, G. T., Barnett, C. P.,* Adams, E.,* Wolcott, N.,* Watson, L. R., & Crais, E.

(2005). Play in infants with autism: methodological issues in retrospective video analysis. American

Journal of Occupational Therapy, 59, 20-30. PMID: 15707120

Watson, L. R., Baranek, G. T., & DiLavore, P. C. (2003). Toddlers with Autism: Developmental

Perspectives. Infants and Young Children, 16(3), pp.201-214.

Baranek, G. T., (2002). Efficacy of sensory and motor interventions in children with autism. Journal

of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 32(5), 397-422. PMID: 12463517

Baranek, G. T., Chin, Y. H.,* Greiss, L. M.,* Yankee, J. G.,* Hatton, D. D., & Hooper, S. R. (2002).

Sensory processing correlates of occupational performance in children with fragile X syndrome:

Preliminary findings. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 56, 538-546. PMID: 12269508

Wood, W., Nielson, C., Humphry, R., Coppola, S., Baranek, G. T., Rourk, J. (2000). A curricular

renaissance: Graduate education centered on occupation. American Journal of Occupational Therapy,

54, 586-597. PMID: 11100240


Filipek, P. A., Accardo, P. J., Baranek, G. T., Cook. E. H., Dawson, G., Gordon, B., Gravel, J. S.,

Johnson, C. P., Kallen, R. J., Levy, S. E., Minshew, N. J., Ozonoff, S., Prizant, B. M., Rapin, I.,

Rogers, S. J., Stone, W. L., Teplin, S. W., Tuchman, R. F., & Volkmar, F. R. (2000). Practice

Parameter: Screening and diagnosis of autism. Report of the Quality Standards Subcommittee of the

American Academy of Neurology and the Child Neurology Society. Neurology, 55, 468-479. PMID:

10953176

Filipek, P. A., Accardo, P. J., Baranek, G. T., Cook, E. H., Dawson, G., Gordon, B., Gravel, J. S. ,

Johnson, C. P., Kallen, R. J., Levy, S. E., Minshew, N. J., Ozonoff, S., Prizant, B. M., Rapin, I.,

Rogers, S. J., Stone, W. L., Teplin, S., Tuchman, R. G., & Volkmar, F. R. (1999). The screening and

diagnosis of autistic spectrum disorders. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 29, 439-

484. PMID: 10638459

Baranek, G. T., (1999). Autism during infancy: A retrospective video analysis of sensory-

motor and social behaviors at 9-12 months of age. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders,

29, 213-224. PMID: 10425584

Baranek, G. T., Foster, L.G., & Berkson, G. (1997). Tactile defensiveness and stereotyped

behaviors. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 51, 91-95. PMID: 9124275

Baranek, G. T., Foster, L. G., & Berkson, G. (1997). Sensory defensiveness in persons with

developmental disabilities. Occupational Therapy Journal of Research, 17, 173-185.

Berkson, G., Gutermuth, L., & Baranek, G. T. (1995). Relative prevalence and relations

among stereotyped and similar behaviors. American Journal on Mental Retardation, 100, 137-145.

PMID: 8527110

Baranek, G. T., & Berkson, G. (1994). Tactile defensiveness in children with developmental

disabilities: Responsiveness and habituation. Journal of Autism and Developmental

Disorders, 24, 457-471. PMID: 7961330

Hooper, S. R., Hatton, D. D., Baranek, G. T., Roberts, J. P., & Bailey, D. B. (2000). Nonverbal

assessment of cognitive abilities in children with fragile X syndrome: The utility of the Leiter

international performance scale – revised. Journal of Psychological Assessment, 18, 255-267.

Non Refereed Publications/Invited Publications

Baranek, G. T. & Neitzel, J.C. (Fall, 2002). Early identification of infants with autism. All Together

Now Magazine. Vol. 8 (3), pp. 20-22.

Baranek, G. T. (2000). The early identification of autism. DD Research Digest, North Carolina

Developmental Disabilities Research Consortium, Winter, Vol. 1 (2), p 1.

Baranek, G. T. (1998). Sensory processing in persons with autism and developmental

disabilities: Considerations for research and clinical practice. Sensory Integration

Special Interest Section Newsletter, American Occupational Therapy Association, June,

21(2), pp. 1-4.

Submitted/in revision


Cascio, C., Woynaroski, T., Baranek, G. T., & Wallace, M. T. (in revision, 2015). Toward an

Interdisciplinary Approach to Understanding Sensory Function in Autism Spectrum Disorder. (6

pages).

Kirby, A. V., Boyd, B. A., Williams, K., Faldowski, R. A., & Baranek, G. T. (submitted, 2015).

Sensory and repetitive behaviors among children with autism spectrum disorder at home.

Little, L. M.,* Ausderau, K.,* Freuler, A. C.,* & Baranek, G. T. (in revision, 2015) Caregiver

strategies in response to children’s sensory features in the context of everyday occupations: A mixed

methods study.

Kinard, J. L.,* Watson, L. R. & Baranek, G. T. (in revision, 2014). Measuring parent responsiveness

in an early parent-mediated autism intervention.

Wakeford, L., Baranek, G. T., Crais, E. R., Watson, L. R., & Turner-Brown, L. (in revision, 2014).

Adapted Responsive Teaching: Parent-mediated early intervention for infants and toddlers at-risk for

autism spectrum disorder. (36 manuscript pages).

Wilson, K.,* Wiener, H.,* Deramus, M.,* Bulluck, J., Crais, E., Watson, L. R., & Baranek, G.T. (in

revision, 2014). Object play in infants with autism, developmental delay, and typical development: A

longitudinal comparison (24 manuscript pages).

Assessment Instruments/Manuals/Tools (unpublished).

Baranek, G. T., Watson, L.R., Crais, E., & Reznick, J.S. (2003). First-Year Inventory (FYI) 2.0.,

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA. [Translated to ~10 languages internationally;

Version 3.2 currently in development]

Baranek G. T. (2009). Sensory Experiences Questionnaire, Version 3.0. University of North

Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.

Baranek G. T. (1999; revised 2015). Sensory Processing Assessment for Young Children (SPA)

(1999). University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.

Baranek G. T. (1998; revised 2015) Tactile Defensiveness and Discrimination Test: Revised (TDDT-

R). University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.

Watson L, Boyd B, Baranek G, Crais E and Odom S (2009). Advancing social-communication

and play (ASAP): An intervention program for preschoolers with autism. Unpublished manual,

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC,

USA.

Bibliography/Oral Presentations

Invited Talks/Papers/Key Note Addresses Baranek, G.T., (October, 2015). Sensory Features in Children with Autism: Regulatory Mechanisms

and Effects on Daily Life. Invited Lecture presented to the SPD Foundation, Orlando, FL. (Oct. 9).


Baranek, G.T., (March, 2015). Sensory Processing Differences in Autism. Invited Lecture presented

to the Duke Autism Center, Durham, NC. (March 20).

Baranek, G.T., (May 13, 2015). ASTTN Parent Mediated Intervention Studies Panel (discussant).

Autism Speaks Toddler Treatment Network. IMFAR Pre-Conference, Salt Lake City, UT.

Baranek, G.T. (April 17, 2015). Sensory Processing Across the Lifespan. Respondent/Panel

Moderator. AOTF State of the Science Symposium. AOTA National Conference, Nashville, TN.

Baranek, G.T. (February 27, 2015). Understanding the Nature and Impact of Sensory Features in

Children with ASD. Invited lecture presented at the 14th Annual Alabama Autism Conference,

University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL.

Baranek, G.T., & Watson, L.R. (November, 2013). Sensory features and communication skills in

children with ASD. Invited lecture presented at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

Convention, Chicago, IL.

Baranek, G.T. (December, 2012). Early Detection and Intervention for Infants at-risk for Autism:

PEARLS of Emerging Wisdom. Invited lecture presented at Midwestern University – Research

Seminar, Downers Grove, IL.

Baranek, G.T. (February, 2012). Parent-Mediated Intervention for Infants at Risk for Autism:

Outcomes from the Early Development Project. Invited lecture presented at the Pediatric Therapy

Network R2K Conference, Torrance, CA.

Baranek, G.T. (March, 2012). The Early Development Project. AOTA Summit. St. Louis, MO.

Baranek, G.T. (March, 2012). Funding Challenges and Strategies (Panel). AOTA Summit. St.

Louis, MO.

Baranek, G.T. (April, 2011). The Sensory Experiences Project: Translational Research with

Children with Autism. Invited paper presented as part of symposium entitled, “Sensory Processing

Disorders in Occupational Therapy: Mapping Pathways of Understanding from Cages to Clinics to

Communities” AOTF Research Colloquium & Tea. AOTA Conference. Philadelphia, PA.

Baranek, G.T., (April, 2011). Early Detection and Intervention for Infants At-risk for Autism:

PEARLS of Emerging Wisdom. Invited Lecture: Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities

Investigator Forum. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Baranek, G.T. (October, 2008). Sense and Sensitivity: The Nature of Sensory Experiences in

Children with Autism (Part 1 & Part 2). Invited lecture presented at the Annual Autism Conference,

Kennedy Krieger Institute: Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Baltimore, MD.

Baranek, G.T. (May, 2008). Symposium Moderator: Sensory Processing: The Interface of Research

and Clinical Practice. Invited Paper Title: Characterizing Sensory Processing Features in Autism:

Scope of the Problem and Clinical Measurement. International Meeting for Autism Research.

London, England.


Baranek, G.T. (March, 2008). Sense and Sensitivity: The Nature of Sensory Experiences in Children

with Autism. Wilma West Lecture: University of Southern California Occupational Science

Symposium, Los Angeles, CA.

Baranek, G.T. (October, 2007). Detecting Early Signs of Autism Through Retrospective Video

Analysis. Psychology Department, University of Trento, Rovereto, Italy.

Baranek, G.T. (October, 2007). Early Diagnosis of ASD: How early is possible? Conference:

Trattamento Precoce Dell’autismo: Dalla Diagnosi Al Trattamento, Castle Ivano, Trentino, Italy.

Baranek, G.T. (October, 2007). Interventions for Infants & Toddlers with Autism:

Past, Present & Future. Conference: “Trattamento Precoce Dell’autismo: Dalla Diagnosi Al

Trattamento”, Conference, Castle Ivano, Trentino, Italy.

Baranek, G.T. (October, 2007). Sensory Experiences in Children with Autism and Other

Developmental Delays. Stella Maris Institute, University of Pisa, Italy.

Baranek, G.T. (May, 2007). Early Identification of Autism: An overview of methods and research

findings from 9 through 18 months of age. Invited paper presented at the Canadian Institutes of

Health Research/National Alliance for Autism Research - Autism Research Training Program.

Seattle, WA.

Baranek, G.T. (May, 2007). Sensory Experiences in Young Children with Autism and Other

Developmental Delays. Invited paper presented at the Canadian Institutes of Health

Research/National Alliance for Autism Research - Autism Research Training Program. Seattle, WA.

Baranek, G.T. (October, 2005). Detecting Early Signs of Developmental Disabilities Through

Retrospective Video Analysis. Invited paper presented at the MRDDRC - Waisman Center,

University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI.

Baranek, G.T. (October, 2005). Sensory experiences in children with autism. Invited paper presented

at the Caroline Thompson Memorial Lecture, Occupational Therapy Program, Department of

Kinesiology, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI.

Baranek, G.T. (May, 2005). Sensory Hyper-and Hyporesponsiveness in Children with Autism:

Examining Behavioral and Neurological Correlates. Invited paper presented twice at the

AOTA/AOTF Institute #01: Anatomy of a Scholar: Identity, Teaching, and Research. American

Occupational Therapy National Conference, Long Beach, CA.

Baranek, G.T. (May, 2005). Exploring Identity Formation as Clinical Scholars and Developing

Lines of Inquiry: Panel of Three Researchers. Invited paper presented at the AOTA/AOTF Institute

#01: Anatomy of a Scholar: Identity, Teaching, and Research. American Occupational Therapy

National Conference, Long Beach, CA.

Baranek, G.T. (August, 2004) Characterizing Sensory Features in Young Children with Autism.

Invited address presented at the MIND Annual Conference, Sacramento, CA.


Baranek, G.T., (May, 2004) Sensory Features in Young Children with Autism. Invited address

presented at the 25th Annual TEACCH Conference, Chapel Hill, NC.

Baranek, G.T. (September, 2002). Unusual Sensory Experiences in Children with Autism and

Related Disorders. Invited paper presented at the University of Wisconsin - Madison.

Baranek, G. T. (September, 2001). Pervasive developmental disorders in the first three years

of life. Invited paper and three panel discussions presented at the 2nd International Zero-to-Three

Conference “Multi-system, Regulatory and Pervasive Disorders”, Pisa, Italy.

Baranek, G.T. (February, 2000). Invited paper: Early symptoms of autism. Invited paper presented

at the Pediatric Therapy Network R2K Conference, Redondo Beach, CA.

Baranek, G.T. (December, 1999). Sensory and motor development in autism as related to

educational interventions. Invited paper presented to the National Academy of Sciences, National

Research Council’s Committee on Educational Interventions for Children with Autism, Washington,

DC.

Baranek, G.T. (June, 1998). Sensory-motor assessment. Invited paper presented at the National

Institutes of Health, State of the Science Meeting in Autism: Screening and Diagnosis. Washington,

DC.

Baranek, G.T. (April, 1998). Autism: A window into sensory processing. Invited paper presented as

part of an institute on “Sensory Modulation, Regulation and Processing – What are They?” at the

American Occupational Therapy Association National Conference, Baltimore, MD.

Baranek, G.T. (October, 1997). Sensory processing in autism and related interventions. Invited

paper presented at the North Carolina American Association on Mental Retardation, Greensboro, NC

Baranek, G.T. (September, 1995). Sensory integration therapy for persons with autism. Invited

paper presented at the MAAP Services, Inc. (More Advanced Autistic People) International

Conference -Indianapolis, IN.

Refereed Oral Papers and Posters

Baranek, G. T., Kirby, A. V., Watson, L. R., Williams, K., Bulluck, J. C., & Sideris, J. (May, 2015).

Longitudinal study of children’s sensory response patterns: Stability, change and treatment effects.

Paper presented at the International Meeting for Autism Research, Salt Lake City, UT. (May 16)

Belardi, K. M.,* Patten, E., Watson, L. R., Crais, B., Baranek, G. T., & Oller, D. K. (May, 2015).

ASD and FXS: Vocalization differentiation in the first year of life. Poster presented at the

International Meeting for Autism Research, Salt Lake City, UT. (May 15).

Patten, E., Baranek, G. T., Watson, L. R., Belardi, K.,* Crais, E. R., Poon, K., & Oller, D. K. (May,

2015). Relations among canonical babbling and volubility in infants later diagnosed with ASD and

other markers predictive of outcome, for panel entitled "An Update on Vocal Complexity in Infants

and Children with ASD," Poster presented at the International Meeting for Autism Research, Salt

Lake City, UT. (May 14).


Watson, L. R., Baranek, G. T., Sideris, J., Bulluck, J. C., Kirby, A. V.,* & Williams, K. (May,

2015). Sensory response patterns as predictors of adaptive outcomes in children with ASD or other

developmental disabilities. Poster presented at the International Meeting for Autism Research, Salt

Lake City, UT.

Watson, L. R., Crais, E. R., Baranek, G. T., Turner-Brown, L., Sideris, J., Reznick, J. S., Wakeford,

L., Kinard, J. & Martin, K. L. (May, 2015). Efficacy of Adapted Responsive Teaching in a

community sample of one-year-olds at-risk for ASD. Poster presented at the International Meeting for

Autism Research, Salt Lake City, UT. (May 14)

Belardi, K.*, Dykstra, J., Boyd, B., Watson, L., Baranek, G.T. (April, 2015). A tool for measuring

social-communication skills in preschoolers with autism spectrum disorders. Gatlinburg Conference

on Research and Theory in Developmental Disabilities, New Orleans, LA.

Williams, K.*, Kirby, A. V.*, Baranek, G. T., Sideris, J., Watson, L., & Bulluck, J. (April, 2015).

Longitudinal impact of sensory response patterns on family functioning outcomes in children with

autism spectrum disorders and developmental delay. Gatlinburg Conference on Research and Theory

in Developmental Disabilities, New Orleans, LA.

Sabatos-DeVito, M. G.*, Stephens, R.,* Reznick, J. S., Goldman, B. D., Watson, L. R., & Baranek,

G. T. (March, 2015). Predicting preschoolers' attentional, sensory, and temperament patterns and

ASD risk from 12-month-olds’ attentional profiles. Poster presented at the Biennial Meeting of the

Society for Research in Child Development, Philadelphia, PA. (March 19).

Thomas, S.A., Pandey, J., Maldarelli, J., Chappell, C., Turner-Brown, L., Estes, A.M., Zwaigenbaum,

L., Schultz, R.T., Baranek, G.T., Piven, J. (March 21 2015). Use of the First Year Inventory (FYI)

with Children at High-Risk for Autism Spectrum Disorders. Poster presented at the Biennial Meeting

of the Society for Research in Child Development, Philadelphia, PA. (March 21).

Sabatos-DeVito, M.,* Baranek, G. T., Bulluck, J.C., Schipul, S.E., * Belger, A., Reznick, J.S.

(October, 2014). An Eye Tracking Study of Attentional Disengagement and Sensory Response

Patterns in Children with Autism, Developmental Delay, and Typical Development. Poster presented

at the Child Development Society, Memphis, TN.

Sabatos-DeVito, M. G.,* Stephens, R.,* Reznick, J. S., Watson, L. R., Baranek, G. T., & Chen, J.

(May, 2014). Predicting toddlers’ and preschoolers’ attentional skills and sensory features from

attentional profiles on the First Year Inventory. International Meeting for Autism Research, Atlanta,

GA.

Stephens, R.,* Sabatos-DeVito, M. G.,* Reznick, J. S., Turner-Brown, L., Watson, L. R., Baranek,

G. T., & Crais, E. R. (May, 2014,). Attentional domains of parent-reported infant behaviors:

Implications and relations to social responsiveness and risk for autism. International Meeting for

Autism Research, Atlanta, GA.

Watson, L. R., Yoder, P. J., Roberts, J. E. & Baranek, G. T. (May, 2014). Respiratory sinus

arrhythmia as a predictor of language outcomes in initially nonverbal children with autism.

International Meeting for Autism Research, Atlanta, GA.


Wilson, K. P., Wiener, H., DeRamus, M., Bulluck, J., Baranek, G. T., Watson, L. R. & Crais, E. R.

(May, 2014). Longitudinal retrospective video analysis of object play in infants with autism.

International Meeting for Autism Research, Atlanta, GA.

Kirby, A.V.,* Zhang, W., Baranek, G. T. (May, 2014). Development and Pilot of the Caregiver

Strategies Inventory: Measuring Parents' Everyday Responses to Children's Sensory Features. Poster

presented at the International Meeting for Autism Research, Atlanta, GA. (May 15)

Schipul, S.,* Donkers, F., Baranek, G. T., & Belger, A. (May, 2014). Examining Habituation in ERP

Responses to Auditory Processing in Children with Autism. Poster presented at the International

Meeting for Autism Research, Atlanta, GA.

Stephens, R.,* Sabatos-DeVito, M.,* Reznick, J., Turner-Brown, L. Watson, L., Baranek, G. T., &

Crais, E. (May, 2014). Attentional Domains of Parent-Reported Infant Behaviors: Implications and

Relations to Social Responsiveness and Risk for Autism. Poster presented at the International

Meeting for Autism Research, Atlanta, GA.

Wilson, K.,* Weiner, H.,* DeRamus, M.,* Bulluck, J., Watson, L.R., Crais, E. & Baranek, G. T.

(May, 2014). Longitudinal Retrospective Video Analysis of Object Play in Infants with Autism.

Poster presented at the International Meeting for Autism Research, Atlanta, GA.

Watson, L.R., Yoder, P.J., Roberts, J.E., & Baranek, G. T. (May, 2014). Respiratory Sinus

Arrhythmia as a Predictor of Language Outcomes in Initially Nonverbal Children with Autism. Paper

presented at the International Meeting for Autism Research, Atlanta, GA.

Kirby, A. V.,* Baranek, G. T., & White, T. J.* (April, 2014). Caregiver strain and sensory features

in children with autism spectrum disorders and developmental disabilities. Research paper

presentation at the 94th Annual American Occupational Therapy Association Conference and Expo.

Baltimore, MD (April 3, 2014).

Little, L.M.,* Grewen, K.M., Baranek, G. T., & Weaver, L.G. Stress Response among Mother-Child

Dyads with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Typical Development. (April, 2014). Poster presented at

Gatlinburg Conference on Research and Theory in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities,

Chicago, IL.

Boyd B.A., Watson L.R., Reszka S., Crais E.R., & Baranek G. T. (February, 2014). Measuring team

cohesion of multidisciplinary school-based teams. Paper presented at the Conference on Research

Innovations in Early Intervention. San Diego, CA.

Oller, D. K., Warlaumont, A. S, Ramsdell, H., Iyer, S., Franklin, B., Lee, C.-C., Jhang, Y.-S., Patten,

E., Chen, L.-M., Baranek, G. T., Belardi, K.,* Watson, L., Dale, R. (November, 2013). Infant vocal

development: The search for early identification of disorders. American Speech-Language-Hearing

Association Convention, Chicago, IL.

Ausderau K.,* Baranek, G. T., Sideris, J., Furlong, M.,* Little, L.M.,* & Bulluck, J. (May, 2013).

Sensory Subtypes in Children with ASD and Associated Outcomes: Latent Profile Transition

Analysis using a National Survey of Sensory Features. Paper presented at the International Meeting

for Autism Research: San Sebastian, Spain.


Baranek, G. T., Watson, L.R., Brown, L.T., Field, S., Crais, E.R., Wakeford, L. & Little, L.M.*

(May, 2013). Linear versus Multiphase Models Testing Outcomes for Infants At-Risk for ASD in a

Randomized Controlled Trial of a Parent-Mediated Intervention. Poster presented at the Autism

Speaks Toddler Treatment Network and the International Meeting for Autism Research: San

Sebastian, Spain.

Kirby, A. V.,* Boyd, B.A., Dickie, V.A., & Baranek, G. T. (May, 2013). Sensory Features of

Autism in the Natural Context: A Mixed Methods Approach. OT Summit of Scholars Conference:

Chicago, IL. (May 10, 2013).

Schipul, S.E.,* Donkers, F.C.L., Baranek, G. T., Cleary, K.M.,* & Belger, A. (May, 2013). Atypical

ERP Effects during Auditory Processing in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Poster

presented at the International Meeting for Autism Research: San Sebastian, Spain.

Little, L.M.,* Sideris, J., Ausderau, K.,* & Baranek, G. T. (April, 2013). Home and Community

Activities: Dimensions and Associations with Sensory Response Patterns among Children with

Autism Spectrum Disorders. Paper presented at American Occupational Therapy Association Annual

Conference: San Diego, CA.

Ausderau K.,* Furlong, M., Sideris, J., Bulluck, J., Little, L.M.,* & Baranek, G. T. (March, 2013).

Sensory Subtypes in Children with ASD: Latent Profile Transition Analysis using a National Survey

of Sensory Features. (Panel on Characterizing Sensory Features in Children with ASD: Behavior and

Physiology). Paper presented at the Gatlinburg Conference on Research and Theory in Intellectual

and Developmental Disabilities: San Antonio, TX

Little, L.M.,* Sideris, J., Ausderau, K.,* & Baranek, G. T. (March, 2013). Activity Participation

among Children with ASD: Associations with Sensory Features. Paper presented at the Gatlinburg

Conference on Research and Theory in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: San Antonio, TX

Kirby, A. V.,* Little, L. M.,* & Baranek, G. T. (March, 2013). Dimensions of sensory interests,

repetitions, and seeking behaviors: Differences among diagnostic groups. Symposium presentation at

the 46th Annual Gatlinburg Conference on Research and Theory in Intellectual and Developmental

Disabilities. San Antonio, TX (March 7, 2013).

White, T. J.,* Kirby, A. V.,* & Baranek, G. T. (March, 2013). Exploring the contribution of sensory

response patterns to caregiver strain in parents of children with autism. Poster presentation at the New

England Science Symposium. Boston, MA (March 2, 2013).

Watson, L. R., Patten, E., Yoder, P. J., Baranek, G. T. & Tourian, M. (November, 2012). Why does

early motor imitation predict consonant inventory in ASD? Paper presented at the American Speech-

Language-Hearing Association Convention, Atlanta, GA.

Humphreys, B. P.,* Crais E.R., McComish, C., Watson, L.R., Baranek, G. T., Reznick, J.S.,

Christian, R.B, & Earls, M. F. (October, 2012). Developmental and autism screening at well-child

checkups in North Carolina. Poster presented at the DEC’s 28th Annual International Conference on

Young Children with Special Needs and Their Families. Minneapolis, MN.


Kirby, A. V.,* McCarty, C. H., Freuler, A.C., Dickie, V. A., & Baranek, G. T. (October, 2012).

Using Child Interviews to Enhance Our Understanding of the Perceived Occupational Barriers of

Individuals with ASD. Society for the Study of Occupation Annual Research Conference, Portland,

OR.

Watson, L.R., Roberts, J., Baranek, G. T., & Yoder, P. (September, 2012). Respiratory Sinus

Arrhythmia as a Predictor of Language Outcomes in Children with Autism. Paper presented at the

16th World Congress of the International Organization of Psychophysiology, Pisa, Italy.

Ausderau, K.,* Sideris, J., & Baranek, G. T. (May, 2012). Sensory Subtypes in Children with ASD:

Latent Profile Analysis Using a National Survey of Sensory Features. Poster presented at the

International Meeting for Autism Research, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Baranek, G. T., Watson, L.R., Turner-Brown, L.T., Field, S., Crais, E.R., Wakeford, L., & Little,

L.M.* (May, 2012). Efficacy of Adapted Responsive Teaching for Infants At-Risk for ASD. Paper

presented at the International Meeting for Autism Research, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Crais, E.R., Humphreys, B.P.,* McComish, C. Watson, L.R., Baranek, G. T., Reznick, J.S., Turner-

Brown, L.M., Christian, R.B. & Earls, M.F. (May, 2012). Parents’ Perspectives on Screening for

Developmental Disabilities Including Autism at 12-Month Well-Child Checkups. Poster presented at

the International Meeting for Autism Research, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Dykstra, J.R., Boyd, B.A., Watson, L.R., McCarty, C.H., Baranek, G. T., & Crais, E.R. (May, 2012).

Coding Joint Engagement Live in School-Based Research: Reliability and Psychometric

Considerations. Poster presented at the International Meeting for Autism Research, Toronto, Ontario,

Canada.

Freuler A., & Baranek, G. T. Other contributing authors: Tashjian, C., Watson, L.R., Crais, E.R.,

Turner-Brown, L.M., Wakeford, L., Kinard, J., Boyd, L., & Little, L. (May, 2012). Parent

Experiences of Participating in a Randomized Controlled Trial of a Behavioral Intervention for

Infants At-Risk for ASD. Paper presented at the Autism Speaks Toddler Treatment Network Pre-

Conference Institute for the International Meeting for Autism Research, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

(*Also served as panel discussant for this session.)

Watson, L. R., Boyd, B. A., Baranek, G. T., Crais, E. R., Dykstra, J. R.*, & Wilson, K. P.* (May,

2012). Congruence among parent and teacher ratings and observational assessments of social-

communication and play in preschoolers with ASD. Poster presented at the International Meeting for

Autism Research, Toronto, Canada.

Wilson, K.P., Belardi, K.M., Dykstra, J.R., Boyd, B.A., Watson, L.R., Crais, E.R., & Baranek, G.T.

(May, 2012). Transitioning from Development to Efficacy Trial: Challenges Faced by an Autism

Intervention Study. Poster presented at the International Meeting for Autism Research, Toronto,

Ontario, Canada.

Freuler A.C.,* Baranek G.T., Dickie V.A., Watson L.R., Boyd B.A., & Bulluck J. (March, 2012).

Caregiver Narratives and Sense-Making Strategies in the Context of Daily Activities: A Qualitative

Analysis of Home Movies of Children with ASD. Poster presented at the Gatlinburg Conference on

Research and Theory in Intellectual Disabilities: Annapolis, MD.


McComish, C. S., Crais, E. R., Watson, L. R., Humphreys, B. P., Baranek, G. T., Steven, R. J.,

Christian, R., Earls, M. (March, 2012). A Survey of Developmental & Autism Screening at Well-

Child Checkups. Paper presented at the North Carolina Speech, Hearing, and Language Association

Convention, Concord, NC.

McComish, C. S., Crais, E. R., Humphreys, B., Watson, L. R. Baranek, G. T., Reznick, S., Christian,

R., Earls, M. (November, 2011). A Survey of Developmental & Autism Screening at Well-Child

Checkups. Poster presented at the American Speech Language Hearing Association Convention, San

Diego, CA.

Little, L.M., Ausderau, K.K., Freuler, A.C., & Baranek, G.T. (October, 2011). Caregiver

Accommodations to Children’s Sensory Features in the Context of Everyday Occupations: A Mixed

Methods Analysis. Paper presented at the Research Conference of the Society for the Study of

Occupation, Park City, UT.

Sabatos-Devito, M., Bulluck, J., Baranek, G.T., Reznick, J.S. (October, 2011). Exploring

Associations between Attentional Orienting and Sensory Response Patterns In Children With Autism.

Paper presented at the Cognitive Development Society Biennial Meeting, Philadelphia, PA.

Ausderau, K.K., Sideris, J., Little, L.M., Baranek, G.T. (May, 2011). National Survey of Sensory

Features in Children with ASD: Factor Structure of the Sensory Experiences Questionnaire. Poster

presented at the International Meeting for Autism Research, San Diego, CA.

Baranek, G.T., Turner-Brown, L., Watson, L.R., Crais, E.R., Reznick, J.S. (May, 2011). Early

Development Project - Phase 1: Early intervention for children screened positive for autism by the

First Year Inventory. Paper presented at the Autism Speaks Toddler Treatment Network Pre-

Conference Institute for the International Meeting for Autism Research, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Boyd, B., Watson, L.R., Baranek, G. T., Crais, E., Flagler, S., Odom, S. Lenhardt, T., & McGuinn-

Duncombe, H. (May, 2011). Advancing Social-Communication and Play. Paper presented at the

Third Conference of the International Society for Early Intervention Conference. New York, NY.

Crais, E.R., Humphreys, B.P.,* McComish, C., Watson, L.R., Baranek, G. T., Reznick, J.S.,

Christian, R., & Earls, M. (May, 2011). Identifying Screening Practices in Primary Care Settings

During 12 to 18 Month-Old Well-Child Checkups. Poster presented at the International Meeting for

Autism Research, San Diego, CA.

Gay (Patten), E., Ausderau, K., Baranek, G. T, Watson, L., (May, 2011). Sensory Features in

Nonverbal Children with Autism. Paper presented at the International Meeting for Autism Research,

San Diego, CA.

Morgan, L., Turner-Brown., L., Siller, M.J., Baranek, G. T., and Kasari, C., et al., (May, 2011).

Intervention Research with Toddlers at High Risk for Autism: Lessons Learned by the Autism Speaks

Toddler Treatment Network. Paper presented at the International Meeting for Autism Research, San

Diego, CA.

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Little, L.M., Freuler, A.C., Ausderau, K.K.,* Sideris, J., & Baranek, G.T. (May, 2011). Sensory

Features and Caregiver Accommodations for Children with Autism and Developmental Disorders.

Poster presented at the International Meeting for Autism Research, San Diego, CA.

Watson, L. R., Boyd, B. A., Crais, E. R., Baranek, G. T., Dykstra, J.,* Wilson, K. P.,* Kinard, J.,*

(May, 2011). Public School Social-communication intervention for preschoolers with autism shows

promise. Paper presented at the Association for Psychological Science Convention, Washington, DC.

Wilson, K. P.,* Dykstra, J.,* Watson, L. R., Boyd, B., Crais, E. R., Baranek, G. T., Lenhardt, T.W.,

Flagler, S. (May, 2011). Practitioner Feedback on an Evolving Classroom-Based Intervention for

Preschoolers with Autism. Poster presented at the International Meeting for Autism Research, San

Diego, CA.

Little, L.M., Freuler, A.F., & Baranek, G. T. (March, 2011). Caregiver Adaptations in the Presence

of Sensory Features. Gatlinburg Conference on Research and Theory in Intellectual and

Developmental Disabilities: San Antonio, TX.

Crais, E., McComish, C., Humphreys, B., Watson, L., Baranek, G. T, Reznick, S., Christian, R., &

Earls, M. (November, 2010). Screening for Autism at 12 months: Physician and Parent Reactions.

Paper presented at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention,

Philadelphia, PA.

Dykstra, J. R., Boyd, B. A., Watson, L. R., Odom, S., Crais, E. R., Baranek, G. T., Flagler, S.,

Lenhardt, T. W., & Berry, K. C. (June, 2010). Advancing Social-Communication and Play (ASAP) in

preschoolers with autism: Initial findings from single case designs. Paper presented at the Fifth

Annual Institute for Education Sciences Research Conference, National Harbor, MD.

Boyd, B. A., Watson, L. R., Lenhardt, T. W., Dykstra, J.,* Berry, K. C., Baranek, G. T., Crais, E. R.,

& Odom, S. (May, 2010). Advancing Social-Communication and Play in preschoolers with autism:

Initial findings from a classroom-based intervention. International Meeting for Autism Research,

Philadelphia, PA.

Humphreys, B.P.,* Crais, E.R., McComish, C., Baranek., G. T., Watson, L.R., Reznick., J.S. (May,

2010). Talking with Primary Care Providers and Parents about Early Screening for Autism. Paper

presented at the Division of Early Childhood Conference (CEC-Division of Early Childhood).

Raleigh, NC.

Little, L.,* Sabatos-DeVito, M.,* Jackson, D.,* Wakeford, L., Schultz, B., & Baranek, G. T. (May,

2010). Reliability and Validity of a Sensory Seeking Scale in the Sensory Processing Assessment.

Poster presented at the International Meeting for Autism Research, Philadelphia, PA.

Watson, L.R., Baranek, G.T., Brown, L.T.,* Crais, E.R., Reznick, J.S., Wakeford, L.M., Little, L.,*

Boyd, L., Tashjian, C. (May, 2010). Parent-Mediated Intervention for Infants at-Risk for ASD. Poster

presented at the International Meeting for Autism Research, Philadelphia, PA.

Wilson, K. P., * Dykstra, J. R., * Watson, L. R., Baranek, G. T., & Crais, E. R. (May, 2010). Early

gesture use in infants with ASD with and without parent-reported regression. Poster presented at the

International Meeting for Autism Research, Philadelphia, PA.




Boyd, B. A., Watson, L. R., Baranek, G. T., Crais, E. R., Odom, S., Flagler, S., Flippin, M.,*

McGuinn Duncombe, H., & Lenhardt, T. W. (February, 2010). Social communication and symbolic

play intervention for preschoolers with autism: Initial findings from a pilot study. Conference on

Research Innovations in Early Intervention, San Diego, CA.

Dykstra, J.,* Wilson, K.,* Watson, L., Crais, E. & Baranek, G. T. (November, 2009). Early gesture

use as a predictor of outcomes in ASD. American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

Convention, New Orleans, LA.

Poon, K.,* Watson, L.R., Poe, M., & Baranek, G. T. (November, 2009). Addressing Joint Attention

and Symbolic Play in Preschoolers with Autism. Submitted paper presentation for the American

Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, New Orleans, LA.

Watson, L. R., Boyd, B. A., Baranek, G. T., Crais, E. C., Odom, S., Flagler, S., Flippin, M.,*

McGuinn Duncombe, H., & Lenhardt, T. W. (November, 2009). Addressing joint attention and

symbolic play in preschoolers with autism. Paper presented at the American Speech-Language-

Hearing Association Convention, New Orleans, LA.

Watson, L., Crais, E., Baranek, G. T. (November, 2009). Early gesture use as a predictor of

outcomes in ASD. Paper presented at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

Convention, New Orleans, LA.

Nebel, M.B.,* Cascio, C.,* Moana, E.,* Baranek, G. T., Folgers, S., McGlone, F., and Essick, G.K.

(October, 2009). Auditory cortex involvement in processing inaudible vibrotactile inputs: differences

between tactile hypo- and hyper-sensitive groups. Society for Neuroscience’s 39th annual conference,

Chicago, IL.

Nebel, M.B.,* Cascio, C.,* Moana E.,*Baranek G. T., Folgers, S., McGlone, F., and Essick, G.K.

(June, 2009). Aberrant Cortical Processing of Heat Pain in Autism: an fMRI Study. 15th Annual

Meeting of the Organization for Human Brain Mapping, San Francisco, CA.

Watson, L., Boyd, B., Baranek, G. T., Crais, E., Odom, S., Flagler, S., Flippin, M.,* McGuinn

Duncombe, H., and Lenhardt, T. (June, 2009). Social Communication and Symbolic Play Intervention

for Preschoolers with Autism: Phase 2 Evaluation. Poster presented at the Fourth Annual Institute of

Education Sciences Research Conference, Washington DC.

Baranek, G. T., Zwaigenbaum, L., Brian, J., Bryson, S.E., Crais, E., Piven, J., Reznick, J.S., Roberts,

W., Smith, I.M., Szatmari, P., & Watson, L. (May, 2009). Screening with the First Year Inventory at

12 Months of Age and Diagnostic Outcomes at Two Years in a High-Risk Sample of “Infant Sibs.”

Paper presented at the International Meeting for Autism Research, Chicago, IL.

Tommerdahl, M., Francisco, E.,* Holden, J.,* Zhang, Z.,* & Baranek, G. T. (May, 2009).

Assessments of Stimulus Modulation in Autism. Poster presented at the International Meeting for

Autism Research, Chicago, IL.

DeRamus, M.L.,* Watson, L., Baranek, G. T., and Roberts, J. (May, 2009). Behavioral and

Physiological Responses to Name Call in Young Boys with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Poster


presented at the International Meeting for Autism Research, Chicago, IL.

Thorpe, D., Baranek, G. T., David, F.J. (May, 2009). Development of Motor Coordination and

Anticipatory Control in Children with Autism. Poster presented at the International Meeting for

Autism Research, Chicago, IL.

Baranek, G. T. (April, 2009). Early Identification & Intervention for Infants At-Risk for ASD in a

Community Sample. Paper presented as part of a panel symposium at the American Occupational

Therapy Association’s 89th Annual Conference and Expo, Houston, TX.

Miller, H., * Baranek, G. T., Dickie, V., Schultz, B., Watson, L. R., Lorenzi, J., Murphy, J., Bagby,

M. * (April, 2009). Parent Report of Sensory Experiences of Preschool Children with and without

Autism: A Qualitative Study. Poster presented at the American Occupational Therapy Association’s

89th Annual Conference and Expo, Houston, TX.

Baranek, G. T., Turner-Brown, L., Reznick, J. S., Watson, L. R., Crais, E. R. & Childress, D. *

(March, 2009). The First Year Inventory: Development of a scoring algorithm for 12-month-olds at

risk for autism. Paper presented at the Gatlinburg Conference on Research and Theory in Intellectual

and Developmental Disabilities. New Orleans, LA.

Gay, E. P., * Watson, L. R., Baranek, G. T., Poe, M. D., Boyd, B. A., & Miller, H. * (November,

2008). Sensory processing patterns in relation to social communication skills and symptoms in young

children with autism. American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, Chicago, IL.

Cascio, C. J., * Sassoon, R. E., Carroll-Sharpe, A., Essick, G. K., Baranek, G. T. (May, 2008).

Adults With Autism Integrate Auditory and Visual Information Over a Wider Temporal Window

Than Controls. Poster presented at the 63rd Annual Convention & Scientific Program of the Society

of Biological Psychiatry. Washington DC.

Cascio, C., * Sassoon, R. E., Sharpe, A. C., Guest, S., Baranek, G. T., & Essick, G. K. (May, 2008).

Normal Low-Level Audiovisual Interaction in Adults with Autism: The Double-Flash Illusion. Poster

presented at the International Meeting for Autism Research. London, England.

Childress, D., * Reznick, J. S., Turner-Brown, L., Baranek, G. T., Watson, L. R., & Crais, E. (May,

2008). Early Identification of Children at Risk for Autism from a Community Sample. Poster

presented at the International Meeting for Autism Research. London, England.

Donkers, F. van der Stelt, O., Lucena, N., * Lorenzi, J., * Baranek, G. T., & Belger, A. (May, 2008).

Abnormal Auditory Information Processing In Young Children With Autism. Paper presented at the

International Meeting for Autism Research. London, England.

Tommerdahl M., Tannan V., * Holden J., * Zhang Z., * & Baranek G. T. (May, 2008). Quantitative

Assessments of Neuro-adaptation in Autism. Poster presented at the International Meeting for Autism

Research, London, England.

Watson, L.R., Crais, E. R., & Baranek, G. T. (May, 2008). Gestures of Infants with Autism, Other

Developmental Disabilities, and Typical Development. Poster presented at the International Meeting

for Autism Research. London, England.


Baranek, G. T., Dickie, V., Schultz, B., Watson, L. R., Miller, H., * Lorenzi, J., * Murphy, J., &

Bagby, M. (March, 2008). Parent reports of sensory experiences of children with and without autism:

A qualitative study. Gatlinburg Conference on Research and Theory in Intellectual and

Developmental Disabilities. San Diego, CA.

Boyd, B., Baranek, G. T., Poe, M., Sideris, J., Watson, L. R., & Gay, E. * (March, 2008). Sensory

Features and Repetitive Behaviors in Autism: Use of a Structural Equation Model. Poster presented

at the 41st Annual Gatlinburg Conference on Research & Theory in Intellectual & Developmental

Disabilities. San Diego, CA.

Gay. E. P., * Watson, L. R., Baranek, G. T., Poe, M., Boyd, B., & Miller, H. * (March, 2008).

Sensory Processing Patterns in Relation to Social-Communicative Symptoms and Skills in Young

Children with Autism. Poster presented at the 41st Annual Gatlinburg Conference on Research &

Theory in Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities. San Diego, CA.

Baranek, G. T., Dickie, V. A., Schultz, B., Watson, L. R., Miller, H., * Lorenzi, J. * & Bagby, M. S.

* (March, 2008). Parent Report of Sensory Experiences of Preschool Children with and without

Autism: A Qualitative Study. Poster presented at the 41st Annual Gatlinburg Conference on Research

& Theory in Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities. San Diego, CA.

Baranek, G. T., & Wakeford, L., Brown, L.T., * Crais, E., Reznick, J. S., Schultz,, B., & Watson, L.

R. (April, 2008). Early Identification and Intervention for Infants at Risk for Autism. Workshop

presented at the American Occupational Therapy Association’s 88th Annual Conference & Expo,

Long Beach, CA.

Dalton, J., * McLester, M., * Watson, L., Roberts, J., & Baranek, G. T. (November, 2007).

Relationship between Attention to Social Stimuli & Autism Severity. American Speech-Language-

Hearing Association Convention, Boston, MA.

Baranek, G. T., Watson, L.R., Boyd, B., Poe, M., & Miller, H. * (May, 2007). Hyper- And Hypo-

Responsiveness to Sensory Stimuli in Children with Autism. Poster presented at the International

Meeting for Autism Research. Seattle, WA.

Boyd, B., Baranek, G. T., Watson, L. R., Gay, E., & Poe, M. (May, 2007). Relationship between

Sensory Features and Repetitive Behaviors in Children with Autism. Poster presented at the

International Meeting for Autism Research. Seattle, WA.

Lam, K. S., * Holtzclaw, T. N., Turner-Brown, L. M., * Boyd, B., Baranek, G. T., & Bodfish, J.W.

(May, 2007). Developmental Study of the Association of Restricted Repetitive Behaviors and

Executive Functions in Preschoolers with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Paper presented at the

International Meeting for Autism Research. Seattle, WA.

Roberts, Baranek, G. T., Dalton, J. C., * McLester, M., * & Watson, L. R. (May, 2007). Relation

Between Attention to Social Stimuli and Autism Severity. Poster presented at the International

Meeting for Autism Research. Seattle, WA.


Watson, L. R., Roberts, J., Baranek, G. T., Perryman, T., * & Mandulak, K. C.* (May, 2007). Vagal

Tone as a Predictor of Language & Social Outcomes in Preschoolers with ASD. Poster presented at

the International Meeting for Autism Research. Seattle, WA.

Crais, E., Watson, L. R., Baranek, G. T. (April, 2007). Early and Later Gestures Used in Infants

with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Paper presented as part of a symposium by on “The Role of

Communicative Gestures in Mother-Infant Dyads: The Trajectory” at the Biennial Meeting of the

Society for Research in Child Development, Boston, MA.

Baranek, G. T., DeRamus, M., * Watson, L. R., Boyd, B. A., Poe, M. D. (March, 2007).

Hyporesponsive Sensory Patterns in Young Children with Autism, Developmental Delay, and

Typical Development. Poster presented at the 40th Annual Gatlinburg Conference on Research &

Theory in Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities, Annapolis, MD.

Boyd, B. A., Baranek, G. T., Watson, L. R., & Gay, E. * (March, 2007). Repetitive behaviors and

sensory features in young children with autism: examining relationships and specificity. Poster

presented at the 40th Annual Gatlinburg Conference on Research & Theory in Intellectual &

Developmental Disabilities, Annapolis, MD.

Crais, E., Watson, L., Baranek, G. T., Lanter, E., * Colgan, S., * McComish, C., * & Poston, V.

* (2006). Social-communicative behaviors in infants later diagnosed with autism:

Typical/Atypical? Paper presented at the North Carolina Speech-Language-Hearing Association

Annual Convention, Raleigh, NC, April 7.

Baranek, G. T., Zwaigenbaum, L., Reznick, J. S., Watson, L .R., Crais, E. R., & Bryson, S. (June,

2006). Comparison of the FYI & the AOSI in 12-month Old Siblings of Children with Autism. Paper

presented at the International Meeting for Autism Research, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Boyd, B. A., Lam, K. S. L., * Baranek, G. T., Tschoepe, R., * Watson, L. R. & Crais, E. R. (June,

2006). Infant stereotypies in autism: Examining developmental trajectories and current phenotypes.

Poster presented at the International Meeting for Autism Research, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Crais, E. R., Watson, L. R., Baranek, G. T., Boyd, D., Miller, H., *& Wilson, K. * (June, 2006).

Developmental Patterns of Gesture Use in Infants with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Paper presented

at the International Meeting for Autism Research, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Watson, L. R., Baranek, G. T., Roberts, J.E., David, F. J., *& Ward, D. L. (June, 2006). Relations

Between Language Level and Autism Severity in Young Children. Poster presented at the

International Meeting for Autism Research, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Cascio, C., * McGlone, F., Folger, S., * Tannan, V., * Baranek, G. T., Pelphrey, K., * & Essick, G.

(June, 2006). Tactile Perception in Adults with Autism. Poster presented at the International Meeting

for Autism Research, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Crais, E., Watson, L., Baranek, G. T., Lanter, E., * Colgan, S., * McComish, C., * & Poston, V. *

(April, 2006). Social-communicative behaviors in infants later diagnosed with autism:

Typical/Atypical? Paper presented at the North Carolina Speech-Language-Hearing Association

Annual Convention, Raleigh, NC.


Boyd, B., Lam, K. L., * Watson, L.R., Bodfish, J., & Baranek, G.T. (March, 2006). Retrospective

Video Analysis of Stereotypies in Infants with Autism at 9-12 and 15-18 Months of Age. Paper

presented at the 39th Annual Gatlinburg Conference on Research & Theory in Intellectual &

Developmental Disabilities. San Diego, CA.

Crais, E., Watson, L., Baranek, G.T., Lanter, L., * Colgan, S., * McComish, C, * Roy, V.P., * &.

(November, 2005). Social-communicative Behaviors in Infants Later Diagnosed with Autism: How

Typical/Atypical? Paper presented at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

Convention, San Diego, CA.

Watson, L. R., Crais, E. C. & Baranek, G. T. (November, 2005). Gesture development in infants

with autism spectrum disorders. American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, San

Diego, CA.

Baranek, G.T. & Dickie, V. A. (May, 2005). Managing Mixed Method Madness: Examples From

the Sensory Experiences Project. Paper presented at the AOTF Qualitative Research Exchange:

Experiences with Mixed Methods. American Occupational Therapy National Conference, Long

Beach, CA.

Poon, K., * Watson, L.R., & Baranek, G.T. (May, 2005). An exploration of the predictive and

concurrent relationships between early social cognitive behaviors and subsequent intellectual and

communication outcomes: Insights from the retrospective analyses of home movies. Paper presented

at the International Meeting for Autism Research, Boston, MA.

Watson, L.R., Baranek, G.T., Crais, E. R. Reznick, J.S., Dykstra, J., * & Reavis, S. * (May, 2005).

The First Year Inventory (FYI): A Questionnaire to Screen for Autism Risk In 12-Month Olds. Paper

presented at the International Meeting for Autism Research, Boston, MA.

Baranek, G.T., David, F.J., * Poe, M.D., Stone, W.L., & Watson, L.R (March, 2005). Sensory

Experiences Questionnaire: Discriminating Sensory Features in Young Children with Autism,

Developmental Delays, and Typical Development. Paper presented at the Symposium on Gesture

Behavior in Young Children with Disabilities, 38th Annual Gatlinburg Conference on Research &

Theory in Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities. Annapolis, MD.

Watson, L.R, Baranek, G.T., Crais, E.R, (March 2005). Gesture Development In Infants With

Autism Spectrum Disorder. Paper presented at the Symposium on Gesture Behavior in Young

Children with Disabilities, 38th Annual Gatlinburg Conference on Research & Theory in Intellectual

& Developmental Disabilities. Annapolis, MD.

Watson, L.R, Crais, E.R, Baranek, G.T, Poston, V., & Dykstra, J. * Longitudinal Relations between

Play and Gestures in Infants with Autism. (November, 2004). Poster presented at the American

Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, Philadelphia, PA.

Lanter, L., * McComish, C., * Colgan, S., * Watson, L., Baranek, G.T., & Crais, E. (November,

2004). Analysis of Social Interaction Gestures in Prelinguistic Toddlers with Autism. Poster

presented at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, Philadelphia, PA.


Baranek, G.T., Bodfish, J.W., Houser, M., * Gordon, A., & Poe, M (May, 2004). Concurrent

Validity of the ADI-R and SCQ in High Functioning Autism. Poster presented at the Annual

Scientific Meeting of the CPEA-STAART Centers, Washington, DC.

Watson, L. R., Baranek, G. T., Crais, E. R., Collins, E., * Dykstra, J. * & Poston, V. * (May, 2004).

Longitudinal relations between play and gesture behaviors in infants with autism. International

Meeting for Autism Research, San Diego, CA.

Baranek, G.T., Watson, L.R, Crais, E., David, F.J . * & Wolcott, N. * (March, 2004). Longitudinal

Analysis of Object Play in Infants with Autism. Paper presented at the 37th Annual Gatlinburg

Conference on Research & Theory in Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities. San Diego, CA.

David, F., * Thorpe, D., Guilianni, C., Baranek, G.T., & Mercer, V. (March, 2004). Examining Grip

and Load Force Coordination and Anticipatory Control during Grasp in Persons with and Without

Autism. Paper presented at the 37th Annual Gatlinburg Conference on Research & Theory in

Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities. San Diego, CA.

Poon, K., * Baranek, G.T., Hooper, S.R., & Watson, L. R., (March, 2004). Measuring Cognitive

Performance in Young Children with Autism: The Relationship between the Leiter-R and Mullen

Scales of Early Learning. Poster presented at the 37th Annual Gatlinburg Conference on Research &

Theory in Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities. San Diego, CA.

Baranek, G.T. & Costello, V., (June, 2003). Defining sensory processing characteristics in children

with autism. Paper presented at the American Occupational Therapy Association National

Conference, Washington, DC.

Wolcott, N., * Adams, E., * & Baranek, G.T. (June, 2003). Object play in infants with autism.

Poster presented at the American Occupational Therapy Association National Conference,

Washington, DC.

Neitzel, J., * Watson, L., Crais, E., Baranek, G.T, Dysinger, A., * Wood, S., * & Barry, S. * (April,

2003). Gesture use in infants with autism at 9-12 and 15-18 months of age. Poster presented at the

biennial meeting of the Society for Research in Child Development, Tampa, FL.

Watson, L. R., Baranek, G.T., Crais, E. R., Downing, K. & Papovich, A. * (March, 2003). Stability

and change in symptoms of autism in infancy. Poster presented at the Gatlinburg Conference on

Theory and Research in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Annapolis, MD.

Baranek, G.T., Watson, L., Crais, E., Neitzel, J., * & Barry, S. * (November, 2002). Sensory-motor

and social-communicative predictors of autism in infancy. Paper presented at the International

Meeting for Autism Research, Orlando, FL.

Guckian, E., * Sparkman, M., * Carbine, K., * & Baranek, G.T. (May, 2002). Inter-rater and test-

Retest reliability of the Sensory Supplement Questionnaire. Poster presented at the American

Occupational Therapy Association National Conference, Miami, FL.

Baranek, G.T., Barnett, C., * Adams, E., * Wolcott, N., * Watson, L.R. & Crais, E. (March, 2002).

Methodological Challenges in Using Retrospective Video Analysis to Identify Infants with Autism.


Gatlinburg Conference on Research & Theory in Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities, San

Diego, CA.

Baranek, G.T., Watson, L., Crais, E., & Alcott, K. * (April, 2001). Video analysis of gesture use in

infants with autism at 9-12 months. Poster presented at the biennial meeting of the Society

for Research in Child Development, Minneapolis, MN.

Parsons, H.N., * Tignor, J., * Beers, S., * & Baranek, G.T. (April, 2001). Sensory Supplement

Questionnaire: Parental strategic support and patterns of sensory processing in children with autism.

Paper presented at the American Occupational Therapy Association National Conference,

Philadelphia, PA.

Baranek, G.T., Chin, Y., * Greiss, L., * Yankee, J., * Hatton, D.D., & Hooper, S.R. (March, 2001).

Relationship of sensory processing to occupational performance in children with fragile X syndrome.

Paper presented at the Gatlinburg Conference on Research & Theory in Intellectual & Developmental

Disabilities, Charleston, SC.

McGuire, L., Barnett, C.P., * & Baranek, G.T., (March, 2001). Sensory Processing Assessment for

Young Children (SPA): A pilot study with children with autism, developmental delay, and typical

development. Poster presented at the Gatlinburg Conference on Research & Theory in Intellectual &

Developmental Disabilities, Charleston, SC.

Watson, L.R., Baranek, G.T., Crais, E.R, Hughes, C., * Kristof, M.L., * Zanzot, E. * (2000,

November). Gesture use of infants with autism at 9-12 months. Poster presented at the American

Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, Washington, DC.

Baranek, G.T., Boyd, N., & Wannamaker, S. * (2000, March). Sensory processing in children with

fragile X syndrome and autism. Series of three papers presented at the American Occupational

Therapy Association National Conference, Seattle, WA.

Baranek, G.T. (1999, April). Sensory-motor symptoms of autism: Home movies at 9-12 months of

age. Poster presented at the poster symposium, “Early Screening and Diagnosis of Autism”, Society

for Research in Child Development, Albuquerque, NM.

Chin, Y., * Baranek, G.T. Yankee, J., * Greiss, L., * (1999, April). Sensory processing and

occupational performance in children with fragile X syndrome. Paper presented at the American

Occupational Therapy Association National Conference, Indianapolis, IN.

Yankee, J., * Greiss, L., * Chin, Y. * & Baranek, G.T. (1999, April). Responses to sensory stimuli

during semi-naturalistic play in children with fragile X syndrome. Poster presented at the American

Occupational Therapy Association National Conference, Indianapolis, IN.

Baranek, G. T., Hooper, S., Hatton, D., & Bailey, D. (1999, March). Sensory correlates of cognitive

and behavioral functioning in children with fragile X syndrome. Paper presented at the Gatlinburg

Conference on MR/DD, Charleston, SC.


Yankee, J., * Greiss, L., * Chin, Y. * & Baranek, G. T. (1998, Sept.). Sensory processing deficits in

children with fragile X syndrome. Paper presented at the North Carolina Occupational Therapy

Association, New Bern, NC.

Yankee, J., * Greiss, L., * Chin. Y., * Baranek, G.T., Hatton, D., Hooper, S., Ozgen, M. & Bailey,

D. (1998, July). Responses to sensory stimuli during semi-naturalistic play in children with fragile X

syndrome. Poster presented at the 6th International Fragile X Syndrome Conference, Asheville, NC

Hooper, S., Baranek, G. T., Hatton, D. Chin, Y. *, Greiss, L., * Yankee, J., * Roberts, J., Ozgen, M,

& Bailey, D. (1998, July). Sensory processing correlates of cognitive and behavioral functioning in

children with fragile X syndrome. Paper presented at the 6th International Fragile X Syndrome

Conference. Asheville, NC.

Hooper, S., Hatton, D., Baranek, G. T., Roberts, J., Yankee, J.,* Ozgen, M., Bailey, D. (1998, July)

Attention and memory performance of males with fragile X syndrome. Paper presented at the 6th

International Fragile X Syndrome Conference, Asheville, NC.

Baranek, G. T. (1998, March). Early predictors of autism using retrospective video analysis. Paper

presented as part of a panel symposium “Advances in Physiological, Behavioral and

Neuropsychological Assessment in Developmental Disabilities at the Gatlinburg Conference on

MR/DD, Charleston, SC.

Baranek, G. T., & Berkson, G. (1996, July). Autism during infancy: How revealing are home

movies? Paper presented at the Autism Society of America Annual Conference, Milwaukee, WI.

Baranek, G. T., Gutermuth, L.E., & Berkson, G. (1995, April). The nature and relative prevalence

of sensory defensiveness. – Paper presented at the American Occupational Therapy Association

Conference, Denver, CO.

Baranek, G. T., Gutermuth, L., & Berkson, G. (1994, March). Tactile defensiveness and

stereotypies: are they related? Paper presented at a paper symposium on "Atypical Behaviors, But Not

Aggression” at the Gatlinburg Conference on MR/DD, Gatlinburg, TN.

Gutermuth, L., Burzette, R., Baranek, G. T, & Berkson, G. (1994, March). A factor analysis of a

stereotypical behavior checklist. Paper presented at a paper symposium on "Atypical Behaviors, But

Not Aggression", Gatlinburg Conference, Gatlinburg, TN.

Baranek, G. T., & Berkson, G. (1993, March). Habituation of tactile defensive responses in children

with developmental disabilities. Paper presented at the- Gatlinburg Conference on Mental

Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, Gatlinburg, TN.

Berkson, G., Baranek G. T., & Thompson, T. (1992, March). Personal control of abnormal

stereotyped behaviors. Paper presented at the Gatlinburg Conference, Gatlinburg, TN.

Baranek, G. T., & Creedon, M.P., (1991, May). Tactile defensiveness and discrimination in the

developmentally disabled: relationships and effects. Poster presented at the Gatlinburg Conference,

Key Biscayne, FL.


Baranek, G. T., & Creedon, M.P. (1990, May). Evaluating tactile defensiveness in developmentally

disabled children. - Poster presented at the American Occupational Therapy Association Conference -

New Orleans, LA.

Creedon, M.P., & Baranek, G. T., (1988, July). Touch - another way: recognizing and managing

tactile defensiveness at home and in the classroom. Paper presented at the Autism Society of America

Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA.

Teaching Record

Courses Taught:

OCCT 727. Perspectives on Disability and Health – Pediatrics. Division of Occupational Science

and Occupational Therapy, UNC-CH. (Scheduled for Spring, 2016).

OCSC 994. Doctoral Dissertation in Occupational Science (2010-2015, each semester). Division

of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, UNC-CH.

SPHS 897. Interdisciplinary Autism Research Seminar. (Spring, 2015). Co-Instructor with Linda

Watson. UNC.

OCSC 890. Occupational Science Doctoral Seminar - Translational Research in Occupational

Science: Focus on Autism. (Fall, 2007; 2009). UNC-CH.

OCSC 899. Independent Study (in Autism Research) (Fall, 2009; Spring 2010)

SPHS 302 (067). Autism in the Young Child: An Interdisciplinary Seminar–

Co- Instructor with L. Watson, Division of Speech & Hearing Sciences. UNC-CH.

(Fall, 1998/1999/2000) Development/teaching of a new interdisciplinary graduate

course for OT/SLP/EI students as part of the Low-Incidence Training Grant.

OCCT 350. Special Focus Research Seminar (Fall, 1999/2000/2001/2002/2004)

Course Instructor –UNC-CH – Division of Occupational Science, UNC-CH.

OCCT 350. Independent Study in Autism: Course Instructor – UNC-CH – Division of

Occupational Science (Fall, 2000; Spring, 2004). (Taken by doctoral students: D.

Reinhartsen, & K. Poon, School of Education). UNC-CH.

OCCT 284. Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics II – Course Instructor – UNC-CH

(Spring 1997/1998)

Development/teaching of a new graduate course for OT graduate students.

OCCT 330. Applied Research -- Course Instructor - UNC-CH.

(Spring 1997/1998/1999/2000/2001/2002/2003/2005).

Orientation Week Intensive Seminars – Division of Occupational Science, UNC-CH.

(Fall, 1999/2000/2001/2002).

Developmental Psychology- Course Instructor (Spring 1992; Summer, 1994). Undergraduate

course at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Developmental Psychology – Teaching Assistant Undergraduate course at the University of

Illinois at Chicago. (Fall 1990; Spring 1991; Summer 1995)

Developmental Research Laboratory - Teaching Assistant - Undergraduate course at the

University of Illinois at Chicago. (Spring 1994)

General Student Advising – Master’s program Division of Occupational Science- UNC-CH: (1998/1999/2000/2001/2002/2003).

Clinical Teaching Center for Development and Learning (1996-2002). Fieldwork Level II OT Graduate Students:

Alison Cornwell (1997); Jann Yankee (1998); Su Wannamaker (1999); Angela Suratt (2000); Carrie


Barnett & Lisa Guckian (2001); Andrea Sinkovitz (2002); Molly Bagby (2010). Also participated in

training of interdisciplinary students, trainees, post-doc fellows, etc. (1996-current).

Research Lab Mentorship Post-docs: Sarah Schipul (2012-2014 CIDD T32; 2014-2016 Autism Speaks Meixner Postdoctoral

Fellowship in Translational Research); Evan MacLean (2014) submitted K99-R00; Lauren Little

(2012-2013); Karla Ausderau (2010-2012); Connie Wong –teaching (2009); Lauren Turner

Brown (2006-2008); Carissa Cascio (2006); Brian Boyd (2005-2007); Kristen Lam (2004-2007).

Doctoral Students: Gabrielle Scronce (RAC committee – 2015-2016); Sallie Nowell (2015); Jessica

Amsbary (2015); Jessica Page (2015); Kathryn Williams (2014-present), Katie Belardi (2012-

2015), Anne Kirby (2011-2015), Ashley Freuler (2008-2013), Adrienne Miao (2011-2012),

Lauren Little (2008-2012), Maura Sabatos-DeVito (2008-2015), Elena Patten (2006-2011);

Douglene Jackson (2009); Michelle Flippin; Kaitlyn Wilson (2008-2012); Jessica Dykstra

(2008-2012); Katie Cleary (2009-2013); Allison Bassett Ratto; Ken Poon (2001-2005); Twyla

Perryman (2005-2009); Shaye Reavis (2002-2006); Sarah Hurwitz; Vicky Poston (2003-2004),

Cassandra Danko (2000-2004); Jennifer Neitzel (2000-2004); Cara McComish (2002-2004).

Master’s Students: Ben Triplett (OOR) (2014-2015); Tamira White (2012-2013); Amanda Johnston

(2010-2012); Amanda Lert (2011-2013); Lauren DeMoss (2011-2013); Lauren Williford (2011-

2013); Ashley Treadwell (2009-2011); Jessica Carroll (2009-2011); Caroline Harkins McCarty

(2009-2011), Abigail Owens (2009-2011); Claire Salisbury (2009-2011); Katie O’Toole (2009-

2011); Kristin Burgess (2008-2011); Adrienne Miao (2009-2011); Caitlin Lecroy (2009-2011);

Amanda Plummer (2008-2009); Connie Wang (2008-2010); Molly Bagby (2007-2009); Heather

Miller Weiner (2007-2009); Emily Reid (2007-2009); Margaret DeRamus (2007-2009), Kaitlyn

Wilson (2005-2007); Jessica Dykstra (2002-2004); Raheleh Tschoepe (2004-2006); Fabian

David (2002-2004); Allison Papovich (2002-2004); Jennifer Lunceford (2002-2004); Baron

Suarez (2001-2003); Nancy Wolcott (2001-2003). (Also see research supervision of master’s

students below).

Undergraduate Students: Dakota Buhrman (2015-2016); Sonali Patel (2014-2015); Amanda Ritch

(2015-2016); Shiya Shoyoye (2015-2016); Janki Patel (2015-2016); Megan Maness (2015-

2016); Jessica Lam (2015-2016); Joanne Joung (2014-2016); Haruka Nakamura (2015); Jenny

Bui (2014-2015); Sydney Powell (2014-2015); Claire Murray (2014-2015); Mark Seepersaud

(2013-2014); Jenese Hornsby (2013-2014); Alexandra Gross (2013-2014); Lap-ching Keung

(2011-2013); Katheryn McKee (2011-2013); Anna Pincus (2012-2013); Alicia Chen (2012-

2013); Margaret O’Brien (2012-2013); Becca Stevens (2012-2013); Claire Murray (2012-2013);

Marguerite Cameron (2012-2013); Sarah de la Vega (2011-2012); Michelle Elise Coverdale

(2011-2012); Megan Maher (2011-2012); Jordan Skowronski (2011-2012); Nivi Umasankar

(2011-2012); Rick Vavolizza (2010-2011); Brittany Kirby (2009-2011); Bradley Green (2009-

2011); Sarah Azman (2006-2010); Brian Barger (2008-2009); Tyra Minton (2006); Erin Moore

(2011); William Walter (2006-2009); Amy Lamb; Betsy Collins (2003-2004);

Research Supervision UNC OT Master’s Directed Research Projects (1996-present) as follows:

Factors Influencing Home Programs for Children with Autism and the Effects on Social

Participation. Student: Allison Bennett (2002-2003).

Clinical Utility of Play Assessments for Evaluating Children with Autism and Guiding

Occupational Therapy Intervention. Student: Michelle Patterson. (2002-2003).

The Impact of Parental Obsessive/Ritualistic Features on Children with Autism. Student: Ming

Ming Hohensee (2002-2003).


Sleep Disturbances in Children with Autism: An exploratory Look at their Effects on Parent-

Child Interactions and Co-occupational Engagement. Student: Veronica Malanga (2002-

2003).

The Attributes of Stereotyped Object Play. Student: Stacey Brandstetter-Myers (2001-2002)

Abnormal Responses to Auditory Stimuli in Children with Autism. Student: Allison Liles

(2001-2002)

Strategies and Programs that Promote Peer Play in Children with Autism Ages 3-6.

Student: Andrea Sinkovitz (2001-2002).

Social and Non-social Aspects of Sensory Processing in Autism. Student: Katherine Godwin

(2001-2002).

Relationship of Social Context to Early Symptoms of Autism. Student: Amy Bullock

(2001-2002).

Infant Play and Autism: Students: Erin Adams and Carolyn Barnett (2000-2001)

Validity and Reliability of the Sensory Supplement Questionnaire. Students: Kristin Carbine,

Elizabeth Guckian and Marisa Sparkman, Division of OS (2000-2001).

Video Analysis of Infant Play Behaviors in Children with Autism and other Developmental

Disorders. Students: Erin Adams and Carrie Barnett, Division of OS (2000-2001).

Sensory Supplement Questionnaire: Parental Strategic Support and Patterns of Sensory

Processing in Children with Autism. Students: Stephanie Beers, Heather Parsons & Jim

Tignor, Division of OS (1999-2000).

Reliability and Validity of the Sensory Processing Assessment. Students: Leslie Loe, Angela

Suratt & Cynthia Webster – UNC-CH, Division of OS (1999-2000)

Gestural Differences among Children with Autism, Developmental Disabilities and Typical

Development at 9-12 months of age. Students: Chris Hughes, Marci Lutz, Jessica White,

Emily Zanzot -- UNC-CH, Divisions of OS, Speech & Hearing and Dept of Education

(interdisciplinary team) (1998-2000).

Physiological Correlates of Sensory Processing in Fragile X Syndrome.

Students: Niki Boyd, Bonnie Seigler & Dean Widrick (1998-9)

Sensory Processing Differences in Children with Autism and Fragile X syndrome.

Students: Jennifer Humphrey, Alex James & Su Wannamaker (1998-9)

The Effects of Sensory Processing Deficits on Occupational Performance in Children

With Fragile X Syndrome. Students: Y. Chin, L. Greiss, & J. Yankee (1997-8).

Developmental Changes in Stereotypical Arm Flapping Movements.

Students: F. Melvin & L. Wulfsohn (1996-7)

Master’s Theses/Doctoral Dissertation Committees

Transitions from High School to Adulthood (G. Baranek, Advisor & Chair). Doctoral Student:

Anne Kirby (2013-2015). Division of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy,

UNC.

Infant Sensory reactivity, temperament and joint attention. Doctoral Student: Maura Sabatos-

DeVito (2013-2015). (G. Baranek, Reader). Department of Psychology, University of

North Carolina at Chapel Hill (Co-advisor on comps/program of studies committee 2011-

2014).

Presence of Visual Mismatch Negativity in Typically-developing Children and Comparison to

Adults and Children with Autism. (G. Baranek, Reader). Doctoral Student: Katie

Cleary. Department of Psychiatry/Neurobiology Curriculum, University of North

Carolina at Chapel Hill (2012-2013).


Relationships between Sub-clinical Autistic Traits, Cognitive Substrates, and Social Functioning

in a Typically Developing College Sample. (G. Baranek, Reader). Doctoral Student:

Timothy D. Perry, Department of Psychology, University of North Carolina at Chapel

Hill (2011-2013).

Facing Challenges on Two Fronts: Exploring the Process of Resilience for Military Families

Raising a Child with Autism. (G. Baranek, Advisor/Chair). Doctoral Student: Ashley

Freuler, Division of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy, Department of

Allied Health Sciences, School of Medicine, UNC-CH (2008-2013).

Student Engagement in Self-Contained Classrooms Serving Students with Autism Spectrum

Disorders. (G. Baranek, Reader). Doctoral Student: Jessica R. Dykstra, Division of

Speech & Hearing Sciences, Department of Allied Health Sciences, School of Medicine,

UNC-CH (2010-2012).

Activity Participation among Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Common Dimensions and

Associations with Patterns of Sensory Response. (G. Baranek, Advisor/Chair). Doctoral

Student: Lauren M. Little, Division of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy,

Department of Allied Health Sciences, School of Medicine, UNC-CH (2008-2012).

Children’s Sensory Experiences and Family Occupations. (G. Baranek, Reader).

Master’s Student: Molly Anne Shields Bagby, Division of Occupational Science,


Temporal Synchrony in Children with ASD. (G. Baranek, Reader). Doctoral Student: Elena

Patten, Division of Speech and Hearing Sciences, Department of Allied Health Sciences,

School of Medicine, UNC-CH (2007-2010).

Behavioral and Physiological Responses to a Name Call in Young Children with Autism

Spectrum Disorders in Comparison with Typically Developing Children. (G. Baranek,

Reader). Master’s Student: Margaret DeRamus, Division of Speech and Hearing

Sciences, Department of Allied Health Sciences, School of Medicine, UNC-CH (2007-

2009).

Executive Functions in Daily Life: Age-related influences of executive processes on instrumental

activities of daily living. (G. Baranek, Reader). Doctoral Student: Leslie Vaughn,

Department of Psychology, UNC-CH (2007-2008).

Extreme Sensory Processing Dysfunction in Toddlers with Autism Spectrum Disorders. (G.

Baranek, External Reader). Doctoral Student: Ayelet Ben-Sasson, Department of

Occupational Therapy & Rehabilitation Counseling, Boston University (2006).

Nonverbal Communication in Infants at-risk for an Eventual Diagnosis of Autism. (G. Baranek,

Reader). Doctoral Student: Shaye Benton Reavis. Department of Psychology, UNC-CH

(2004-2006).

Predictors of Language and Intellectual Outcomes among Preschoolers with Autism: Insights

from the Retrospective Analysis of Infant Videos. (G. Baranek, Reader). Doctoral Student:

Kenneth Poon. School of Education, UNC-CH (2003-2005).


Program of Studies Committee for Doctoral Student: Vicki Poston, Division of Speech and

Hearing Sciences, Department of Allied Health Sciences, School of Medicine, UNC-CH

(2003-2004).

Improving the Engagement Levels of Preschool Children with Autism through the Use of Visual

Support during Circle Time. (G. Baranek, Reader).

Doctoral Student: Cassandra Danko, School of Education, UNC-CH (2002-2004).

Understanding Parent and Professional Satisfaction with Family-Centered Early Intervention

Services for Young Children with Autism. (G. Baranek, Advisor).

Doctoral Student: Jennifer Neitzel. School of Education, UNC-CH (2002-2004).

Multitrait-Multimethod Examination of Anxiety in Children with Fragile X Syndrome. (G.

Baranek, Reader).

Doctoral Student: Kelly Sullivan, School of Education. UNC-CH (2004-2005).

Screening for Autism at 12 months: A Retrospective Study Using the First Year Inventory. (G.

Baranek, Reader). Master’s Student: Jessica Dykstra, Division of Speech and Hearing

Sciences, Department of Allied Health Sciences, School of Medicine, UNC-CH. (2003-

2004).

Grip and Load Force Coordination during a Precision Grip in Persons with and Without Autism.

(G. Baranek, Reader). Master’s Student: Fabian David, Division of Physical Therapy,


Early Development of Social Orienting and Object Play Behaviors in Infants with Autism. (G.

Baranek- chair and advisor). Master’s Student: Nancy Wolcott, Division of Occupational

Science, Department of Allied Health Sciences, School of Medicine, UNC-CH. (2002-

2003).

Patterns of Social Responsiveness in Young Children with Autism. (G. Baranek, Reader).

Master’s Student: Lorin McGuire, Early Childhood Special Education, School of

Education, UNC-CH. (2000-2001).

Early behaviors in young children with autism and other developmental disabilities and their

Score on the Childhood Autism Rating Scale later in life. (G. Baranek, Reader). Master’s

Student: Lori Stewart, Department of Psychology, Eastern Carolina University (1997-

1998).

Lectures/Presentations at UNC-CH

Spring, 2015

DAHS Speech & Hearing Doctoral Prelinguistic Seminar (Dr. Crais). Sensory Responsiveness

and Attention Disengagement as contributors of Joint Attention in Young Children with ASD.

(March 16).

Fall, 2014.

CIDD T32 Postdoc Seminar. Sensory-Motor Development of Autism. (Oct. 1).

Fall, 2012

CIDD T32 Postdoc Seminar: Sensory and Motor Development in Autism. (Oct.)

DAHS and School of Education. Translational Research Course (Drs. Watson/Able). Early

Development Project & Parent Perspectives - toward Community Engagement in RCT. (Oct.)

Spring, 2012

Department of Allied Health Sciences. Grant Writing Course (Dr. Boyd). Grant Reviews at NIH.

Panel Discussion: DAHS Speech & Hearing Doctoral Pro-Seminar: Interdisciplinary Research

(April).


Panel Discussion: DAHS Research Forum: Basic & Applied Research (Feb.)

Spring, 2011

DAHS Division of Speech & Hearing Sciences. Sensory Issues in Children with ASD. Doctoral

Seminar in Autism (Dr. Watson). (March).

Spring, 2010

Department of Psychology. Early Development Project – Preliminary Results from an

Intervention Study with Infants at risk for ASD. Developmental Psychology Brown Bag Seminar

(April).

Spring, 2009

Division of Speech and Hearing Sciences. “Research Issues and Findings from the Sensory

Experiences Project.” (April)

DAHS Division of Occupational Science. “Neurodevelopmental Disorders: Focus on Autism.”

(March)

Division of Occupational Science. “Neurodevelopment.” (Feb.)

Fall, 2008

Division of Occupational Science – Doctoral Seminar. (OCSC 890). “Research Methods in

Occupational Science.” (Oct.)

Spring, 2008

Division of Speech and Hearing Sciences – Research Forum. Topic: “The Sensory Experiences

Project.” (February)

Spring, 2007

OCCT 722. Topic: “Neurodevelopmental Disorders: A Focus on Autism.” Division of

Occupational Science, DAHS. (March)

Fall, 2006

Occupational Science Seminar. Topic: “A Program of Research: Sensory Experiences in

Children with Autism”. Division of Occupational Science, DAHS. (Nov.)

Fall 2005

School of Dentistry. “Sensory Experiences in Children with Autism”

Spring, 2005

Division of Speech and Hearing Sciences. “Sensory Features in Children with Autism.”

Spring, 2004

Division of Speech and Hearing Sciences. “Autism Research Seminar.”

Fall 2004

CDL Grand Rounds. “Sensory Experiences Project” (Oct.)

STAART Autism Forum. “Sensory Features in Autism.” (Nov.)

Fall, 2003

Division of Speech and Hearing Sciences. Topic: Early Identification of Autism through Home

Movies

Spring, 2003

Department of Psychology - Developmental Brown-Bag Seminar. Developmental Changes in

Infants with Autism from 9-18 months.

Summer 2002

NDRC Investigator’s Forum: Unusual Sensory Experiences in Young Children with Autism.

(June)

Spring 2002

FPG Seminar Series: The Infant Behavior Project: Findings from Infants with Autism and Other

Developmental Disabilities. (April).


CDL Grand Rounds: The Infant Behavior Project: Early Identification of Children with Autism

and Related Disorders (Feb).

Fall, 2002

Division of Occupational Science, OS Faculty Student Exchange Brown Bag Seminar. Autism in

Young Children.

Spring, 2001

Division of Occupational Science (OCCT 222). Neurodevelopmental Conditions: Autism and

Mental Retardation

TEACCH Parent Support Group: Occupational Therapy for Children with Autism: Issues

related to Sensory Processing. (Feb.).

Spring, 2000

NDRC Symposium: Sensory Process in Children with Autism. (May).

Speech and Hearing Division. Early Development of Autism and the Role of Occupational

Therapy for Early Intervention.

Spring, 1999

Department of Psychology. Autism during Infancy: Using Retrospective Video Analyses

Frank Porter Graham Center. Physiology and Sensory Processing in Children with

Developmental Disabilities. (May).

Summer 1999

FPG Autism Early Intervention Program: Sensory Processing Issues in Young Children with

Autism. (June).

Fall, 1999

Division of Occupational Science. (OCCT 228). Preschooler’s

Participation Readiness, Arousal Modulation, Activity level and Impulse Control.

Division of Occupational Science. (OCCT 248). School Function Assessment (3 lectures:

Theory, Assessment and Interpretation.

Spring 1998

Speech and Hearing Division. Sensory Integration & Autism.

Fall 1998

Speech and Hearing Division. Assistive Technology- the Interdisciplinary Assessment.

Fall 1997

OT Division. Behavioral Coding of Data from Video

OT Division. Analyzing Case Studies in Pediatrics

PT Division. Sensory Influences on Motor Development

Division TEACCH. Early Predictors of Autism Using Retrospective Video Analysis

TEACCH Research Group: “Early Predictors of Autism Using Retrospective Video Analysis.

(Oct.)

TEACCH Interns Meeting: Infants with Autism and Home Movies. (Oct.)

Summer 1997

Dana Foundation Project on Fragile X at Frank Porter Graham. Biobehavioral Regulation of

Arousal in Fragile X Syndrome.

Spring 1997

Speech and Hearing Division. Sensory Integration & Autism.

Fall 1996

OT Division. Play.

OT Division. 3 Lectures Sensory Integration.

Grand Rounds Center for Development and Learning. Autism During Infancy: How Revealing

Are Home Movies? (Dec.)


UNC-CH – Panel speaker - Medical Practice and the Community (MPAC) course for first year

medical students. Early Intervention - Multidisciplinary Team Assessment (Nov.)

Physical Therapy Forum. Early Predictors of Autism (Sept.)

Workshops Presented Outside UNC-CH

Spring 2014

Autism Diagnosis – Restricted and Repetitive Behavior. Insitituto de Formacion Technica –

Mons. Balaguer. La Paz, Bolivia (June 2-5, 2014) (Capacity Building Mission Organized

through Partners for America).

Fall 2010

Sensory Experiences in Children with Autism and Other Developmental Delays. (Baranek G. &

Ausderau, K.) Department of Public Instruction Exceptional Children – OT Annual Conference.

Greensboro, NC. (Nov.)

Spring 2010

Sensory Experiences and Early Development Project Updates. Winston-Salem Schools

Occupational Therapy Group. (April)

Spring 2008

Sensory Experiences in Children with Autism and Other Developmental Delays. Wake County

Public Schools, Raleigh, NC. (Jan.18).

Fall 2007

Autism Update: Video Conference for School Personnel. Telabilities Project. Presented with L.

Wakeford. (Nov. 2).

Summer 2001

Early identification of autism: New findings and screening tools - Annual Early Childhood LINK

Institute. Workshop sponsored by Eastern AHEC, Atlantic Beach, NC. (Aug 9).

Spring 2001

Early indicators of autism: Birth to two years. - LINK workshop to the Hanover County Board

of Education, Wilmington, NC. (Jan. 17).

Screening tools for young children with autism - LINK workshop to the Hanover County Board

of Education, Wilmington, NC. (Jan. 17).

Summer 2000

School Children with Autism: Legitimizing OT Practice. Co-presented with Linn

Wakeford. (All day workshop for Preconference Institute of the Annual Conference on

Exceptional Children in Charlotte, NC). July 26.

Summer 1999

Screening Tool for Autism in Two-Year Olds (STAT). (Half-day workshop for NC area early

intervention providers for training). (July.)

Spring 1999

Sensory Processing and Daily Activities of the Child. Co-presented with Ruth Humphry. Area L

AHEC (all-day workshop). (Feb.)

Screening Tool for Autism in Two-Year Olds (STAT). Co-presented with Wendy Stone. (all-day

workshop) for NC area early intervention providers for training. (Feb.)

Spring 1998

Sensory Processing Research with Children. Developmental Therapy Associates - Durham, NC.

(May)

Spring 1997

Retrospective Video Analysis Research of Infants with Autism. Developmental Therapy

Associates - Durham, NC. (Jan.)


Assistive Technology – Make It and Take It. Workshop co-presented with Debbie Reinhartsen.

Department of Public Instruction. Raleigh, NC.

Fall 1995

University of Illinois at Chicago - OT Department. 2 Lectures. Sensory Integration.

Fall 1994

University of Illinois at Chicago - OT Department. Early precursors of Autism.

Grants/Contracts

Submitted, Pending

July 1, 2016 – June 30, 2021. (G. Baranek, A. Belger, MPIs). Neurophysiological Markers of

Sensory Subtypes in Children with ASD. NICHD. $3,780,450. (Submitted October, 2015).

Jan 1, 2016 – Dec 30, 2019. (B. Boyd, PI, S. Reszka, Co-PI). G. Baranek, Investigator (10% FTE).

Promoting ASAP Collaboration through Technology (PACT). Institute of Education Sciences.

$1,488,693. Re-submitted July, 2015.

Funded, Currently Active

Sept 1, 2014 – August 30, 2019. (PI: B. Boyd; G. Baranek, Investigator, 1%). Behavioral

Inflexibility in IDD Outcome Measurement. NICHD. ($3,710,933).

June 1, 2015 – May 31, 2019. (PI: D. Robins – AJ Drexel University; G. Baranek, Consultant).

Early detection of autism spectrum disorder. ($668,397 total costs for FY 2014).

August 1, 2013 – July 31, 2017. (PI: E. Crais, Co-PIs: G. Baranek – 8%, H. Able). Interdisciplinary

Leadership in Autism Spectrum Disorders: Optimizing Research-Practice Partnerships for Evidence-

Based Outcomes. U.S. Department of Education (OSEP). #H325D130041. ($1,246,834).

July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2017. (PIs: G. Dawson, H. Egger- Duke University & G. Baranek-UNC –

5%). Precursors to the Development of Anxiety Disorders in Young Children with Autism Spectrum

Disorder. U.S. Department of Defense. Proposal No. AR130128P1. ($531,390 total costs; UNC

portion $78,208).

September 2014 – August 2016. (PI: S. Schipul; G. Baranek & A. Belger co-mentors). Neural

Synchrony and Plasticity in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Autism Speaks Meixner

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Translational Research. ($110,500)

June 1, 2015 – May 30, 2016. (PI: S. Schipul & A. Belger; G. Baranek Co-Investigator – 0%). Brain

connectivity and plasticity in children with autism spectrum disorder. NC TraCS #2KR661513.

($2000.)

Funded, Completed

September 1, 2014 – August 31, 2015. (PI: W. Zhang; G. Baranek, Co-Investigator, 5%). Patterns

and Variations in Emergency Department Visits for U.S. Children with Autism: A Rural-Urban

Comparison. MCH/HRSA (SDAS program). R40-MC27475. ($97,381)

July 2011 – June 2015. (PI: B. Boyd; Co-PI: L. Watson; Investigator: G. Baranek –

5%) Advancing Social Communication & Play: An Intervention Program for Preschoolers with

Autism. Department of Education (Institute of Education Sciences). ($3,167,682)


June 2010 – May 2015 (NCE). (PI: S. Reznick; Co-PIs: G. Baranek, L. Watson, E. Crais, L.

Turner-Brown). Using Parent Report to Identify Infants Who Are at Risk for Autism Spectrum

Disorder (ASD). Autism Speaks. ($449,856).

January 2012 – December 2014. PEARLS. The Ireland Family Foundation gift in the amount of

$75,000 ($25,000 per year for 3 years.) PIs: L. Watson, G. Baranek, E. Crais – 0% salary.

July 2010 – June 2014. (PI: L. Watson; Investigator: G. Baranek – 10%). (Early Development

Project – Phase 2). Efficacy of a Parent Mediated Intervention for One-Year-Olds at-Risk for Autism.

Department of Education (Institute of Education Sciences). R324A100305. ($2,515,897).

July 2008 – June 2014 (NCE). (PI: G. Baranek – 40%). Sensory Experiences in Children with

Autism (Competing Renewal) NICHD. R01HD042168. ($2,516,180).

January 2009 – December 2013. (PI: E. Crais; G. Baranek – 8% & L. Watson). Preparing

Occupational Therapists and Speech-Language Pathologists for Working with Young

Children with Autism and Their Families. U.S. Department of Education. H325K080344. ($791,528).

January 2009 – December 2013. (PI: P. Yoder (Vanderbilt). Site PI: L. Watson. Investigator: G.

Baranek – 5%). Predicting Useful Speech in Children with Autism. National Institutes of Health.

R01DC006893. ($677,760 – UNC site subcontract to Vanderbilt University).

August 2012 – July 2013. Sensory Experiences Project – Diversity Supplement for Tamira White.

PI: G. Baranek. ($56,257). NICHD.

August 2003 – June 2013. (PI: J. Piven; Investigator: G. Baranek – 2.5%). The UNC

Neurodevelopmental Disorders Research Center. Funding Source: NIH/NICHD P30-HD03110.

($1,231,779).

August 2003 – June 2013. (PI: J. Piven; Investigator: G. Baranek – 2.5%). The UNC

Neurodevelopmental Disorders Research Center. Funding Source: NIH/NICHD P30-HD03110.

($1,231,779).

January 2009 – December 2012. (PIs: E. Crais; CoDirectors: G. Baranek – 5% & L. Watson).

Preparing Early Childhood Special Educators, Occupational Therapists, and Speech-language

Pathologists for Evidence-Based Work with Young Children with Autism and their Families. U.S.

Department of Education. ($774,650). (Training grant).

January 2009 – December 2012. (PIs: E. Crais; Co-Directors: G. Baranek – 5% & L. Watson).

Preparing Early Childhood Special Educators, Occupational Therapists, and Speech-language

Pathologists for Evidence-Based Work with Young Children with Autism and their Families. U.S.

Department of Education. ($774,650). (Training grant).

July 2007 – June 2012. (PI: E. Crais, Co-PIs: L. Watson, G. Baranek – 8%, S. Reznick & S. Odom).

Preparing SLPs, OTs, Early Childhood Special Educators, and Developmental Psychologists for


Leadership Roles in Teaching, Research, and Service Focused on Young Children with Autism. U.S.

Department of Education. H325D070011. ($798,512).

July 2007 – June 2012. (PI: J. Piven; Investigator: G. Baranek – 1%). A Longitudinal MRI Study of

Infants at Risk for Autism. (ACE Network.) NIH. ($2,468,437).

July 2007 – June 2012. (PI: J. Piven; Investigator: G. Baranek – 1%). A Longitudinal MRI Study of

Infants at Risk for Autism. (ACE Network.) NIH. ($2,468,437).

October 2009 – September 2011. (PI: G. Baranek). Sensory Experience in Children with Autism -

Administrative Supplement. (NICHD/ARRA). ($442, 439).

October 2009 – September 2011. (PI: G. Baranek). Sensory Experience in Children with Autism -

Administrative Supplement. (NICHD/ARRA). ($442, 439).

July 2007 – June 2011. (PI: L. Watson; Investigator: G. Baranek – 10%). Social Communication and

Symbolic Play Intervention for Preschoolers with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Institute of

Educational Sciences (IES). ($1,213,062).

July 2010 – June 2011. (PIs: G. Baranek & M. Sabatos-DeVito). Eye Tracking Study of Visual

Attention and Sensory Hyporesponsiveness in Children with Autism. NC TraCS Institute. ($2,000)

April 2007 – March 2010. (PI: M. Tommerdahl; Investigator: G. Baranek – 10%). Cortical-cortical

interactions and sensory information processing in autism. Department of Defense. ($660,000).

July 2007 – June 2011. (PI: L. Watson; Investigator: G. Baranek – 10%). Social Communication and

Symbolic Play Intervention for Preschoolers with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Institute of

Educational Sciences (IES). ($1,213,062).

July 2007 – June 2010. (PI: G. Essick, Co-PIs: G. Baranek – 10%, C. Cascio). Somatosensory

processing and multisensory interactions in autism. Autism Speaks. ($400,000).

July 2007 – June 2010. (PI: G. Baranek – 4%; Co-PIs: L.Watson, B.Crais, S. Reznick & L. Turner).

(Early Development Project – Phase 1). Early intervention for children screened positive for autism

by the First Year Inventory. Autism Speaks Foundation. ($599,289).

July 2006 – June 2008. (PI: G. Baranek – 0% time; Co-PI: C. Cascio). Somatosensory Cortical

Maps in Autism. Biomedical Research Imaging Center Pilot Award ($20,000).

July 2006 – June 2008. (PI: D. Thorpe; Co-PI: G. Baranek – 5% time). Development of Motor

Coordination & Anticipatory Control in Children with Autism. Cure Autism Now Foundation

($120,000).

June 2007 – May 2008. (PI: G. Baranek – 40%). Sensory Experiences in Children with Autism (NIH

Executive Director’s Bridge Award) NICHD. ($333,000).


March 2007 – February 2008. (PI: G. Baranek). UNC School of Medicine Dean’s Office Bridge

Grant Award (for R01-HD042168 - Sensory Experiences Project). ($100,000 – $50,000 Dean’s

office and $50,000 DAHS matching funds.)

February 2003 – January 2008. (PI: G. Baranek – 40% time) - Unusual Sensory Experiences in

Young Children with Autism. Funding Source: National Institute of Child Health and Human

Development (NICHD). R01 HD-42168-01. ($868,308).

September 2002 – August 2007. (PI: J. Piven; Investigator & Director of Clinical Core: G. Baranek

– 28% year 1; 20% years 2-5). North Carolina STAART Center for Autism Research. Gene-Brain-

Behavior Relationships in Autism. Funding Source: National Institutes of Health. ($1,216,691)

July 2004 – February 2007. (PI: L. Watson; Investigator: G. Baranek – 5%). Auditory Orienting and

Language Outcomes in Children with Autism. National Alliance for Autism Research. ($115,338).

July 2005 – January 2007. (PI: G. Baranek) – Minority Post-doc Supplement to Unusual Sensory

Experiences in Young Children with Autism. Funding Source: National Institute of Child Health and

Human Development (NICHD) (PA-01-079) ($129,755).

January – June 2006. (G. Baranek – 100% time). Reynolds Foundation – UNC Competitive

Research Leave. $48, 493.

May 2003 – April 2005. (PI: G. Baranek). Infant Behavior Project: Early Features of Autism.

Funding Source: UNC-CH: University Research Council. ($4000)

June 2003 – June 2004. (PI: G. Baranek). Infant Behavior Project: Identifying Autism at 9-18

months. UNC-CH Medical Endowment Fund. ($5000).

November 1999 – October 2002. (PI: G. Baranek – 10% time; Co-PIs L. Watson & B. Crais).

Sensory-Motor and Social-Communicative Symptoms of Autism in Infancy. Funding Source: Cure

Autism Now Foundation (CAN). ($69,521).

April 2000 – June 2002. (PIs: R. Edmondson, D. Reinhartsen & S. Teplin; Autism Consultant: G.

Baranek – 5% time). Title: Project LINK. Funding Source: NC Division of MH/DD/SAS. Housed

at CDL.

July 1999 – June 2002. (PIs: D. Bailey and D. Hatton at FPG, UNC-CH; Investigator: G. Baranek –

10% time). Title: Early identification of Fragile X syndrome.) Funding source: U.S. Department of

Education -OSERS

July 1999 – June 2001. (PIs: L. Marcus and M. Wolery at UNC-CH; Consultant: G. Baranek: – 5%

time). Funding Source: NC Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance

Abuse. Title: Center-based Early Intervention Demonstration Project for Children with Autism.

July 1998 – June 2001. (PI: E. Crais & H. Boone. G. Baranek – Faculty/Instructor for Autism

Course. Interdisciplinary Preparation for Working with Young Children with Low Incidence

Disabilities and Their Families: Collaboration Across Three Disciplines and Three Disability Areas.

U.S. Department of Education, 7/1/98-6/30/2001. (Training grant).


October 1998 – June 1999. (PI: G. Baranek): Funding Source: NC Division of Mental Health,

Developmental Disability and Substance Abuse Services. Title: Early Developmental Course of

Autism Spectrum Disorders (Field Testing of the Screening Tool for Autism in Two-Year Olds (STAT)

in North Carolina.) ($10,000)

November 1997 – October 1998. (PI: G. Baranek). Junior Faculty Development Award, Office of

the Provost at UNC. Title: Sensory Processing Disorders in Children with Fragile X Syndrome:

Nature, Prevalence, and Effects on Adaptive Behavior and Occupational Functioning. ($5000)

July 1995 – July 1996. (PI: G. Baranek). American Occupational Therapy Association Dissertation

Award. Title: Early Predictors of Autism Using Retrospective Video Analysis ($20,000).

Submitted, Not Funded

August 1, 2015 – July 31, 2020. (PD: E. R. Crais; G. Baranek -10%, H. Able, Co-Directors).

Interdisciplinary Leadership in Implementation Science: Optimizing Outcomes for Children with

Special Needs and their Families. Office of Special Education Programs $1,240, 239. (submitted

December, 2014.)

July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2016. A model program to Promote Autism Awareness, Screening, and Services

(PAASS), in partnership with Family Services Child Development Head Start in Forsyth County. (G.

Baranek, PI, R. Faldowski, Co-PI). LOI proposal submitted to KBR Charitable Trust (Jan. 27). (Not

invited to submit full proposal).

July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2017. (PI: A. Belger & Co-PI: G. Baranek - 8% effort). Portable

Assessments of Neural Markers of Social Impairment in ASD Children. Simons Foundation.

($499,512). (submitted Feb. 23, 2015).

April 1, 2015 – March 30, 2020. Consortium on Biomarker and Outcome Measures of Social

Impairment in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (U19). [MPIs: A. Belger & G. Baranek

(UNC) and Fox (Einstein Univ.). Submitted December, 2014. $22,214,658.

January, 2015 – December, 2018. A Model Autism Screening Program for Low-Income Children.

Concept Development Form submitted to UNC-CH for consideration as a project to present to the

Duke Endowment Fund (G. Baranek, PI, R. Faldowski, Co-PI). Submitted October, 2014. (Not

given priority by UNC-CH as a project to move forward.)

December 1, 2015 – November 30, 2017. Biomarkers and Outcome Measures for Young Children at

High Risk for ASD. Letter of Intent. Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative (L. Watson, PI,

A. Belger, Co-PI). G. Baranek, Investigator. Submitted October, 2014. (Not invited to submit full

proposal)

July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2019. Promoting ASAP Collaboration through Technology (PACT). Institute

of Education Sciences (B. Boyd, PI, S. Reszka, Co-PI). $1,488,693. G. Baranek, Investigator (10%

FTE). Submitted August, 2014. (Not funded; very good score)

November 1, 2014 – October 30, 2017 (20% FTE). A Double Blind Randomized Controlled Trial of

Probiotics in Children with Autism. Research Grant, Autism Speaks (M. van Tilburg, PI, L. Watson


and T. Ringel-Kulka, Co-PIs; G. Baranek, Investigator -10%). $1,410,257; Submitted June, 2014.

(Not funded.)

Sept 1, 2014 – Aug 30, 2017. (PI: G. Baranek – 18%, Co-PI: R. Faldowski). Optimizing Early

Autism Screening-Research-Community Partnerships with Head Start. Research Grant, Health

Resources and Services Administration, $709,686; September 1, 2014-August 31, 2017. $899,998

total costs. Submitted May, 2014. (Not funded.)

July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2019. (MPIs: A. Belger & G. Baranek - 30% effort (UNC) & John Foxe

(Einstein). Consortium on Biomarker and Outcome Measures of Social Impairment in Children with

ASD. NIH Foundation-U19. ($21,784,373 – 4 sites total budget). (submitted November, 2014).

Nov 1, 2014 – October 30, 2017. (PI: van Tilburg; G. Baranek, Investigator- 10%). A double blind

randomized controlled trial of probiotics in children with autism. Autism Speaks. $1,497,477.

January 2014 – December 2017. (PI: L. Watson; Investigator: G. Baranek - 2%). Caregiver-

Mediated Intervention for Toddlers at-Risk for ASD from Diverse Families." L. Watson (PI). Autism

Speaks. ($449,508).

July 2014 – June 2015. (PI: G. Baranek). Pilot Treatment Study Addressing Sensory

Hyperresponsiveness during Home Activities. American Occupational Therapy Foundation.

($50,000).

November, 2013. (PI: G. Baranek – 25%). Sensory Experiences in Children with Autism (SEP-3)

(Competing Renewal; Resubmission) NICHD. R01HD042168. ($3,760,000).

March, 2013. (PI: G. Baranek – 25%). Sensory Experiences in Children with Autism (SEP-3)

(Competing Renewal) NICHD. R01HD042168. ($3,760,000).

May, 2012. Families’ Lived Experiences of Participating in an Intervention for Infants At-risk for

ASD. (PI: G. Baranek - 15%). ($450,000). Autism Speaks.

September, 2012. (Director: E. Crais; Co-Directors: H. Able & G. Baranek (8%); Investigator: L.

Watson). Community Engaged Scholarship: Optimizing Research-Practice Partnerships for

Evidence-Based Outcomes. Preparation of Leadership Personnel. U.S. Department of Education

(Institute of Education Sciences). ($1,000,000). (Training grant.)

August, 2011. (Director: E. Crais; Co-Directors: H. Able & G. Baranek (5%); Investigator: L.

Watson). Preparing Professionals for Leadership Roles in Translational Research and Community

Engagement Focused on Children with Disabilities Including High Need Children. U.S. Department

of Education (Institute of Education Sciences). ($1,202,961). (Training grant.)

May, 2011. (PI: G. Baranek – 10%; Investigators: L. Watson, D. Skinner, K. Ausderau). Families’

Lived Experiences of Participating in an Intervention for Infants At-risk for ASD. Autism Speaks.

($450,000).

April 2011. (PIs: G. Baranek & K. Ausderau). The Assessment of Feeding Disorders and Impact on

Family Mealtimes in Children with Autism. NCTraCS. ($10,000)


January 2011. (PI: G. Baranek). Tobii 120 Eye Tracker System (Equipment Grant). University of

North Carolina/General Assembly. ($70,174).

July, 2007. (PI: G. Abowd; Co-PI: G. Baranek – 10%). Automated Video Analysis for the

Retrospective Study of ASD. U.S. Department of Defense. ($75,000).

February, 2007. (PI: S. Reznick; Co-PIs: G. Baranek – 8%, L. Watson & E. Crais). Early Detection

and Characterization of Autism. Gerber Foundation. ($498,630).

November 2006. (PI: J. Piven; Investigator: G. Baranek – 5%). Brain Imaging in Infants at High

Risk for Autism. NIH. ($4,751,913).

September 2006. (PI: C. Cascio; Co-PI/Mentor for New Investigator: G. Baranek). Multisensory

Processing in Autism Cure Autism Now Foundation. ($120,000).

September 2006. (PI: V. Dickie; Investigator: G. Baranek): Phenomenology of Unusual Sensory

Experiences in Children with Developmental Disabilities (Qualitative Interviews with Parents).

University research Council ($3240).

September 2006. (PI: G. Baranek). Repetitive Behaviors in Young Children with Autism:

Relationship to Environmental Exploration and Play. University research Council ($4000).

August 2006. (PI: R. Landa; Co-PI: G. Baranek – 40%). Learning, Development, and Neurobiology

in the Emergence of Autism: 6-36 Months. (ACE Network). NIH. ($13,448,552).

July 2006. (PI: E. Crais, Co-PIs: L. Watson, G. Baranek – 8%, S. Reznick & S. Odom). Preparing

SLPs, OTs, Early Childhood Special Educators, and Developmental Psychologists for Leadership

Roles in Teaching, Research, and Service Focused on Young Children with Autism. U.S. Department

of Education. ($785,033).

January 2006. (PI: G. Baranek – 9%). Identification of Early Childhood Autism: Prevalence and

Surveillance. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. ($107,512).

June 2005. (PI: G. Baranek – 10%). Project for Early Autism Research, Leadership, & Service

(PEARLS). Duke Endowment. ($923,955).

June 2005. (PI: A. Belger; Co-PI: G. Baranek). Functional Brain Mapping of Attention and

Executive Control in Autism and Its Correlations with Sensory Processing Deficits. Cure Autism

Now Foundation ($119,120).

June 2005. (PI: O. Van der Stelt; Collaborator: G. Baranek). Central Auditory Function in Autism.

National Alliance for Autism Research. $77,592

March 2005. (PI: J. Piven; Investigator: G. Baranek 10%). A Longitudinal MRI Study of Brain

Development in Autism. Funding Source: NIH. ($1,332,913).

February 2005. (PI: O. Van der Stelt; Collaborator: G. Baranek). Electrophysiological Assessment

of Auditory Sensory and Cognitive Functioning. Cure Autism Now Foundation. $56,558.


February 2005. (PI: A. Belger; Collaborator: G. Baranek). NAAR-Post Doc Training Fellowship.

ERP & Sensory Processing studies.

February 2005. (PI: A. Belger; Co-PI: G. Baranek). Functional Brain Mapping of Attention and

Executive Control in Autism and Its Correlations with Sensory Processing Deficits. National Alliance

for Autism Research ($118,304).

November 2004. (PIs: P. Yoder & L. Watson; Investigator: G. Baranek – 10% time). Predicting

Comprehension Growth in Children with Autism. National Institutes of Health. ($2,758, 074).

June 2004. (PI: M. Boccia; Investigator: G. Baranek). Plasma Oxytocin in Young Children with

Autism. Cure Autism Now Foundation ($119,904).

February 2004. (PI: M. Boccia; Investigator: G. Baranek). Plasma Oxytocin in Young Children with

Autism. National Alliance for Autism Research. ($119,904).

February 2004. (PI: A. Belger; Investigator: G. Baranek). Electrophysiological assessment of

auditory sensory and cognitive processing in autism. Funding Source: UNC-CH University Research

Council ($3941).

October 2003. (PIs: L. Watson & P. Yoder; Investigator: G. Baranek – 10%). Predicting

Comprehension Growth in Children with Autism. National Institutes of Health. ($2,280,920).

February 2003. (PI: L. Watson; Co-PIs: G. Baranek – 10%, E. Crais & S. Reznick). Early

identification of Children with Autism. Funding Source: US Dept of Education. ($537,214).

October 2002. (PI: L. Watson; Co-PI: G. Baranek, E. Crais & S. Reznick). Screening for Autism at

Age One. Funding Source: Cure Autism Now Foundation. ($537,214).

July 2002. (PI: G. Baranek – 10%). – Validation of the Sensory Supplement Questionnaire.

Funding source: Cure Autism Now Foundation ($40,000).

February 2002. (PIs: C. Alguire; Co-PIs: G. Baranek, M. Tasse & S. Havercamp). Living

Environments. Submitted to UNC-CH Medical Alumni Endowment Fund ($5000).

September 2001 (PI: C. Alguire; Co-PIs: G. Baranek, M. Tasse & S. Havercamp). Living

Environments. Submitted to UNC-CH – University Research Council ($4000).

December 2000. (PI: L. Watson; Co-PIs: G. Baranek, E. Crais & S. Reznick). Early identification

of Children with Social-communicative and Sensory Processing Disorders. Funding Source: US Dept


December 2000. (PI: L. Watson, Co-PIs G. Baranek, E. Crais and S. Reznick). Early Identification

of Children with Social-Communicative and Sensory Processing Disorders. Submitted to National

Alliance for Autism Research (NAAR). ($98,441).


May 2000. (PI: C. Alguire; Co-PIs: G. Baranek & Williams). Living Environments. Funding

Source: UNC-CH Department on Health Outcomes. ($5,000).

December 1999. (PI: Watson; Co-PIs: G. Baranek, E. Crais & S. Reznick). Early identification of

Children with Social-communicative and Sensory Processing Disorders. Funding Source: US Dept


September 1998. (PI: Deborah Hatton; Investigator: G. Baranek –10%). Efficacy of Therapeutic

Massage Interventions for Young Children with Sensory Disorders. NIDRR

June 1998. (PI: W. Stone, Vanderbilt University; Project Coordinator/Investigator: G. Baranek –

20% time). Early Developmental Course of Autism Spectrum Disorders. NIH.

July 1998. (PI: J. Bodfish; Co-Investigators: G. Baranek, F. Symons). Sensory, Motor and

Behavioral Features of Autism. Autism Society of America. ($25,000).

February 1998. (Co-PIs: G. Baranek & D. Reinhartsen). Assistive Technology Follow-up Study.

O’Berry Center Foundation in NC ($5,000).

International Teaching/Service/Outreach:

December, 2015. Visiting Scholar, University of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia.

Research collaborations – early identification and intervention for infants at-risk for autism spectrum

disorder. (Visiting Scholar Travel Award from University of Newcastle.)

June, 2014. Insitituto de Formacion Technica – Mons. Balaguer. La Paz, Bolivia.

Capacity Building Mission Organized through Partners for America to train professionals and

teachers in diagnosis and treatment of autism.

November, 2004. CVU/Syd - University College Sjealland, Naestved, Denmark.

Teaching and research collaborations with occupational therapy faculty in Denmark and Euromasters

programs. (Travel award from the UNC Global Center).

Clinical Specialty Certification/Training

Autism Observation Scale for Infants (AOSI) (2006)

Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedules (ADOS) (2002)

Screening Tool for Autism in Two-Year-Olds (STAT) (1999)

Autism Diagnostic Interview–Revised (ADI-R) (1995)

Sensory Integration and Praxis Tests (SIPT Certification) (1990)

Professional Service/Outside Committees

Editorial Boards and Ad-Hoc Journal Reviews:

Reviewer, Journal of the American Medical Association (2015).

Reviewer, Autism: International Journal of Research & Practice (2013-present).

Reviewer, Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders (1998-present).

Reviewer, Journal of Child Psychology & Psychiatry (2006-present).

Reviewer, Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy (2010).

Reviewer, American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (2010).


Reviewer, American Journal on Mental Retardation (2003-2010).

Reviewer, Brain & Cognition (2005).

Reviewer, Research in Developmental Disabilities (2004).

Reviewer, American Journal of Occupational Therapy (2002-2004).

Reviewer, OT Practice (2002).

Editorial Board, Occupational Therapy Journal of Research (2000-2002).

Reviewer, International Review of Research in Mental Retardation (2000).

Reviewer, Book Chapter, Behavioral and Educational Approaches (1999).

Reviewer, AOTA Text on “Occupational Therapy Interventions for Children with Autism” (1999).

Grant Reviews/Panels:

Reviewer, NIH CPDD Study Section (June 2-3, 2015).

Reviewer, AOTF Intervention Research Grant Program (December 15-19, 2014).

Reviewer, NIMH Special Emphasis Panel/Scientific Review Group ZMH ERB-L01. S Silvio O.

Conte Centers for Basic or Translational Mental Health Research (P50) (October 2014).

Reviewer, NIH CPDD Study Section (November 18-20, 2013).

Reviewer, NIH Autism Centers of Excellence (ACE) Center Grants (2012).

Reviewer, Trailblazer Grants, Autism Speaks (2011).

Reviewer/Editorial Board, NIMH ARRA Review Panel, Research Projects to Address the

Heterogeneity of ASD (2009).

External Committees, Advisory Boards, and Consulting Appointments:

Consultant, AJ Drexel – Grant on early detection of autism spectrum disorder. (Diana Robins, PI)

(2014-2019).

Committee Member, Clinical Study Oversight Committee (CSOC) for NIH funded grant, “The

Sensory Adapted Dental Environments (SADE)” (2015-present).

Reviewer, Graduate School Review for OS/OT at University of Southern California (2014).

Reviewer – AHRQ Evidence-based Practice Center Program, systematic review “Therapies for

Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder-Behavioral Interventions Update” (2013-2014)

Committee Member, National Advisory Board - Postdoctoral Training Program in Intellectual and

Developmental Disabilities Research, Waisman Center, Univ. of Wisconsin, Madison. (2012-2015).

Reviewer, proposals for AOTA conference (2013).

Member, AOTF Academy of Research (2010-present).

Member, Autism Speaks Toddler Treatment Network (2007-present).

Committee Member, Research Advisory Panel, American Occupational Therapy (2010-2013).

Committee Member, Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions Research Committee

(2010-2012)

Autism Speaks Treatment Network – Measures Subcommittee (2007-2011).

Mentoring Circle, AOTA/AOTF (2006-2008).

Committee Member, American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Centennial Vision – Ad

Hoc Committee for Children and Youth (2006-2007).

Committee Member, Fragile X Newborn Screening and Intervention Working Groups (2003-present).

Committee Member, National Institutes of Mental Health Work Groups on Interventions Research in

Autism Spectrum Disorders (Overcoming Methodological Challenges to Psychosocial and Behavioral

Research in Autism) (2003-2006).


Committee Member, Common Measures Committee- DMSTAT/STAART Autism centers (2003-

2007).

Committee Member, Program Committee, International Meeting For Autism Research (2003-2004).

Committee Member, American Academy of Neurology task force developing the Practice Parameters

for the Treatment of Autism (2001-2003).

Representative, American Occupational Therapy Association to the above subcommittee (2001-

2003).

Executive Board of Directors, Deep Dish Theater Company (2001-2005).

Pediatric Faculty Network, Department of Occupational Therapy, Boston Univ. (1997-2000).

Advisory Board, North Carolina Early Intervention and Autism Task Force (1998-2000)

Consultant, FPG Autism Early Intervention Program (1999-2001)

Division TEACCH Research Planning Committee (2000-2001)

Invited Participant, Working Groups at National Institute of Health: Interventions for Autism

Conference (Nov. 1999)

Consultant, National Academy of Sciences – Committee on Educational Interventions for Autism

(1999-2000)

Contributor/Reviewer, NECTAS Guidelines on Screening Projects for Early Intervention in Autism

(1999).

Invited participant, Working groups: National Institutes of Health Coordinating Committee (NIMH,

NICHD, NIDCD, NINDS and DOE) Workshop on Treatment for People with Autism and Other

Pervasive Developmental Disorders: Research Perspectives (Nov. 8-9, 1999)

Invited member, Advisory Group for State of the Science in Autism: Screening and Diagnosis.

National Institutes of Health, Washington, DC in conjunction with American Academy of Neurology

Committee to determine Practice Parameters for the Diagnosis of Autism (1998-2000).

Representative, American Occupational Therapy Association to the above autism practice parameters

subcommittee (1998-2000).

Research Advisory Council, Pediatric Therapy Network. Torrance, CA (1998-2012).

Advisory Board, North Carolina Task Force for OT Special Project to develop Medicaid guidelines

for EI (1996-1998).

Advisory Board, Local Task Force for Early Intervention Mentorship Project (1996-8).

Proposal Reviewer, Annual National Conferences and SIS Practice Conferences,

American Occupational Therapy Association (1996-1998; 2013).

UNC-CH Committees, Professional & Administrative Activities:

Chair, DAHS-OOR PhD Research Methods Curriculum Restructuring Committee (2013-2015).

Chair, Search Committee, DAHS-OOR Research Coordinator/Grant Editor (2015).

Member, SOM Autism Capital Campaign Committee (2015).

Chair, Mid-Tenure Review Committee – Division of OS/OT (2014-2015).

Member, DAHS Space Committee (2007-present).

Member, Search Committee, DAHS Business Officer (2014).

Member, DAHS Grants Administrator Search Committee (2014).

Chair, Promotion Review Committee – Division of OS/OT (2013-2014).

Member, Search Committee, TEACCH Assistant Director Chair (2014).

Chair, DAHS Research Advisory Committee & various subcommittees (2010-present).

Member, DAHS Chair’s Advisory Committee (DDs and Vice Chairs) (2010-present).

Fellow, Frank Porter Graham Child Development Center (2000-present).


Member, CIDD Eye Tracker Advisory Group (2012-present).

Member, DAHS Appointments & Promotions Committee (2009-present).

Member, DAHS Faculty Search Committee (two Research Methodologists) – (2012-2013).

PEARLS Executive Committee (2008-present).

Chair, DAHS Research Coordinator/Grants Editor (2012).

DAHS Strategic Planning Executive Committee – DAHS (2012-2013).

Research Task Force Facilitator, Strategic Planning Committee – DAHS (2012-2013).

Doctoral Program Admissions Committee – Division of Occupational Science & Occupational

Therapy (OS/OT) (2006-2012).

NCTraCS Gerontology T32 Post-doc Training Grant Development Committee (2010-2012).

Fragile X Research Interest Group (2010-2012).

Chair, Promotion Review Committee – Division of OS/OT (2012)

Chair, Promotion Review Committee – Division of OS/OT (2010)

Scholarship Committee – Division of OS/OT (2009 – 2010).

Faculty Search Committee– Division of OS/OT (2007-8; 2004-5; 1998-9).

Consultant to Observational Methods Core, Neurodevelopmental Research Center, UNC-CH. (1999-

2010).

Chair, Tenure Review Committee – Division of OS/OT (2007).

Division Director Search Committee – Division of OS/OT (2006).

Quality of Life Committee – Division of OS/OT (2006-2009).

Curriculum Development Committee – Division of OS/OT (1996-2009). Contributed toward

restructuring of master’s program, and development of doctoral program.

Admissions Committee – Division of OS/OT (1998-2003).

Section Head of Occupational Therapy – Center for Development and Learning (September 1996 –

June 2002). Clinical duties have included multidisciplinary assessments for Preschool, School Age

and Assistive Technology Teams. Administrative duties include staff supervision/mentorship, student

clinical and leadership training/supervision, research program development, committee work,

consultation/technical assistance, and grant writing.

Research Committee – Center for Development and Learning, UNC-CH (1998-2002).

Clinical Committee – Center for Development and Learning, UNC-CH (2001-2001).

Consultant, LINK Project at CDL (2000-2002).

Chair, Faculty Search Committee: OT Section at Center for Development and Learning (1998).

MCH Planning Committee – Center for Development and Learning, UNC-CH (1998-9).

Assistive Technology Research Committee at CDL, UNC-CH (1996-8).

Autism Play Assessment Committee at CDL, UNC-CH (1997-8).

Research Advisory Group. Dana Project on Fragile X syndrome: FPG, UNC-CH (1997).

OT Consultant, University of North Carolina Hospitals, OT Pediatric Department (1996-8)

OT Consultant, Preschool for Communication Disorders, UNC- MAHP Speech and Hearing Division

(1996).

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