Adrienne Perry

Professor
Department of Psychology
York University
United States of America

Professor Psychiatry
Biography

"Dr. Perry is a Psychologist and Behaviour Analyst. She is a full Professor in the Department of Psychology, Faculty of Health, at YorkUniversity. Dr. Perry joined the York faculty in 2002. She teaches graduate courses in the Clinical-Developmental program including: psychoeducational assessment, clinical assessment and diagnosis, supervision and consultation, and autism and developmental disorders. She supervises a large number of graduate students both academically and clinically in the York University Psychology Clinic. Her research focus is in the area of autism and developmental disabilities including assessment/diagnosis, family issues, and intervention effectiveness, particularly intensive behavioural intervention. Dr. Perry practices as a scientist/practitioner, whereby her research, clinical practice, training & supervision, and policy work are all integrated. She is actively involved in Ontario-based organizations related to autism, developmental disabilities, and behaviour analysis. Dr. Perry worked as a Psychologist and Coordinator of Research for the TRE-ADD program (Treatment, Research, and Education for Autism and Developmental Disorders) at Thistletown Regional Centre. In addition, Dr. Perry has consulted extensively to the provincial Ministry of Children and Youth Services regarding early intervention for children with autism and related matters. She has served on various expert panels related to these controversial issues."

Research Intrest

Effectiveness of Intensive Behavioural Intervention (IBI) for Children with Autism, Measuring Quality of IBI Treatment, Diagnostic Measures and Processes, Families of Children with Autism and Developmental Disabilities, Social Inclusion and Activity Participation

List of Publications
VanAdel J M, Dunn Geier J, Perry A , Reitzel J (2011) Credible knowledge: A pilot evaluation of a modified GRADE method using parent-implemented interventions for children with autism. BMC Health Services Research 11:60-79.
Levy A J, Perry A(2011)Outcomes in adolescents and adults with autism: A review of the literature. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders 5:1271-82.
Luthra N, Perry A (2011) Knowledge as coping in parents of children with autism. Journal on Developmental Disabilities 17:79-82.