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Sarah O'Kelley, Ph.D. Clinical Psychology

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Center:
AL-Civitan International Research Center, UCEDD/LEND
Contact Information:
205-975-5781
Leadership:
LEND Director
UCEDD Director
Primary Activity Coordinators:
Clinical Services
Training Director
Discipline Coordinators:
Psychology: Developmental
Discipline(s):
Psychology
AUCD Council Membership:
Council on Research and Evaluation
National Training Directors' Council
Vita/Bio:

Sarah O'Kelley, Ph.D. is a Clinical Associate Professor in the UAB Departments of Psychology and Pediatrics. She has been involved in research and clinical activities with individuals with ASD and their families for over 20 years. She received her bachelor's degree in Psychology and masters and doctoral degrees in Clinical Child Psychology at The University of Alabama and completed her predoctoral internship at the UAB Psychology Internship Training Consortium and postdoctoral fellowship as a UAB LEND trainee. A portion of her postdoctoral fellowship included work as Program Coordinator for the University of Alabama Autism Spectrum Disorders College Transition and Support program (UA-ACTS), a program she helped develop and implement. Dr. O'Kelley's research interests include cognitive/behavioral phenotypes of individuals with ASD and related neurodevelopmental disabilities, screening and early identification, sibling/family functioning, group social skills interventions, and issues across the lifespan for individuals with ASD. She has co-authored over 20 peer-reviewed publications, several chapters, and over 50 conference presentations. She has conducted over 600 diagnostic evaluations for children and teens with suspected ASD/DD, provided clinical supervision to over 50 future psychologists, and mentored the clinical and research development of over 60 trainees ranging from high school to fellowship across multiple disciplines.

Service:
Service: autism spectrum disorders, cognitive assessment, diagnostic assessment, individual therapy, family therapy, social skills group therapy, community outreach, school consultation, early recognition
Linked Projects
Effects of Exercise Training on fat distribution, pro-inflammatory cytokines, insulin sensitivity & cognitive function in young adults with Autism
ACT Early Alabama Awareness & Training Initiative
The Impact of Language Remediatrion on Brain Bunctioning in Autism
UAB Program for the Education & Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS)
ACT Early Alabama Awareness & Training Initiative
Effects of Exercise Training on fat distribution, pro-inflammatory cytokines, insulin sensitivity & cognitive function in young adults with Autism
The Impact of Language Remediatrion on Brain Functioning in Autism (Kana)
UAB Program for the Education & Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS)
ACT Early Alabama Awareness & Training Initiative
Effects of Exercise Training on fat distribution, pro-inflammatory cytokines, insulin sensitivity & cognitive function in young adults with Autism
The Impact of Language Remediatrion on Brain Functioning in Autism (Kana)
UAB Program for the Education & Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS)
Denver Project "Facing Your Fears"
ACT Early Alabama Awareness & Training Initiative
Denver Project "Facing Your Fears"
Effects of Exercise Training on fat distribution, pro-inflammatory cytokines, insulin sensitivity & cognitive function in young adults with Autism
The Impact of Language Remediatrion on Brain Functioning in Autism (Kana)
UAB Program for the Education & Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS)
ACT Early Alabama Awareness & Training Initiative
Denver Project "Facing Your Fears"
Effects of Exercise Training on fat distribution, pro-inflammatory cytokines, insulin sensitivity & cognitive function in young adults with Autism
The Impact of Language Remediatrion on Brain Functioning in Autism (Kana)
UAB Program for the Education & Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS)
Pitt-Hopkins Study "Clinical Manifestations of Individuals with Pitt-Hopkins Syndrome - O'Kelley
ACT Early Alabama Awareness & Training Initiative
Denver Project "Facing Your Fears"
Effects of Exercise Training on fat distribution, pro-inflammatory cytokines, insulin sensitivity & cognitive function in young adults with Autism
Pitt-Hopkins Study "Clinical Manifestations of Individuals with Pitt-Hopkins Syndrome - O'Kelley
The Impact of Language Remediatrion on Brain Functioning in Autism (Kana)
UAB Program for the Education & Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS)
UAB ECHO
ACT Early Alabama Awareness & Training Initiative
Effects of Exercise Training on fat distribution, pro-inflammatory cytokines, insulin sensitivity & cognitive function in young adults with Autism
Denver Project "Facing Your Fears"
Pitt-Hopkins Study "Clinical Manifestations of Individuals with Pitt-Hopkins Syndrome - O'Kelley
The Impact of Language Remediatrion on Brain Functioning in Autism (Kana)
UAB Program for the Education & Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS)
ACT Early Alabama Awareness & Training Initiative
Denver Project "Facing Your Fears"
Effects of Exercise Training on fat distribution, pro-inflammatory cytokines, insulin sensitivity & cognitive function in young adults with Autism
Pitt-Hopkins Study "Clinical Manifestations of Individuals with Pitt-Hopkins Syndrome - O'Kelley
The Impact of Language Remediatrion on Brain Functioning in Autism (Kana)
UAB ECHO
UAB Program for the Education & Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS)
The Impact of Social Skills Intervention on Brain Functioning in Autism
ACT Early Alabama Awareness & Training Initiative
Denver Project "Facing Your Fears"
Effects of Exercise Training on fat distribution, pro-inflammatory cytokines, insulin sensitivity & cognitive function in young adults with Autism
Pitt-Hopkins Study "Clinical Manifestations of Individuals with Pitt-Hopkins Syndrome - O'Kelley
The Impact of Language Remediatrion on Brain Functioning in Autism (Kana)
UAB ECHO
UAB Program for the Education & Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS)
ACT Early Alabama Awareness & Training Initiative
Denver Project "Facing Your Fears"
Effects of Exercise Training on fat distribution, pro-inflammatory cytokines, insulin sensitivity & cognitive function in young adults with Autism
Pitt-Hopkins Study "Clinical Manifestations of Individuals with Pitt-Hopkins Syndrome - O'Kelley
The Impact of Language Remediatrion on Brain Functioning in Autism (Kana)
The Impact of Social Skills Intervention on Brain Functioning in Autism
UAB ECHO
UAB Program for the Education & Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS)
ACT Early Alabama Awareness & Training Initiative
UCEDD - ADD
UAB Program for the Education & Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS)
UAB ECHO
The Impact of Social Skills Intervention on Brain Functioning in Autism
The Impact of Language Remediatrion on Brain Functioning in Autism (Kana)
Pitt-Hopkins Study "Clinical Manifestations of Individuals with Pitt-Hopkins Syndrome - O'Kelley
MCHB Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and other Related Disabilities
Civitan - Sparks Clinics
Denver Project "Facing Your Fears"
Effects of Exercise Training on fat distribution, pro-inflammatory cytokines, insulin sensitivity & cognitive function in young adults with Autism
ACT Early Alabama Awareness & Training Initiative
Civitan - Sparks Clinics
Denver Project "Facing Your Fears"
MCHB Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and other Related Disabilities
UCEDD - ADD
Effects of Exercise Training on fat distribution, pro-inflammatory cytokines, insulin sensitivity & cognitive function in young adults with Autism
Pitt-Hopkins Study "Clinical Manifestations of Individuals with Pitt-Hopkins Syndrome - O'Kelley
The Impact of Language Remediatrion on Brain Functioning in Autism (Kana)
UAB ECHO
UAB Program for the Education & Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS)
Children's Rehabilitation Service
Public Autism Stigma in Latinos (PAS-L)
University of Alabama at Birmingham Maternal and Child Health Collaborative Network
MCHB Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and other Related Disabilities
UCEDD - ADD
Regional Autism Network
UAB Program for the Education & Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS)
COVID project
Supporting ASD Diagnosis in CRS Clinics
Advancing Autism Practices in Alabama
Civitan - Sparks Clinics
MCHB Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and other Related Disabilities
UCEDD - ADD
Advancing Autism Practices in Alabama
Civitan - Sparks Clinics
Regional Autism Network
Supporting ASD Diagnosis in CRS Clinics
UAB Program for the Education & Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS)
University of Alabama at Birmingham Maternal and Child Health Collaborative Network
Regional Autism Network
MCHB Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and other Related Disabilities
UCEDD - ADD
Linked Products
High vigabatrin dosage is associated with lower risk of infantile spasms relapse among children with tuberous sclerosis complex
A brief qualitative study on labeling autism spectrum disorder (ASD) an intending to seek treatment
Restrictive Repetitive Behaviors in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Tuberous Sclerosis Complex
Development, Behavior, and Adaptive Functioning of Individuals with Pitt-Hopkins Syndrome: Reported Access to Care, STreess, and Guidance for Professionals
Profile of Autism Spectrum Disorder in Tuberous Sclerosis Complex
Pathways to Suicidal Behavior in Children and Adolescents: Examination of Child Maltreatment and Post-Traumatic Symptoms
Classifying children with ASD by service utilization and intervention type: A cluster analysis - O'Kelley
Integrating Routine Screening and Identification Strategies into Alabama's Part C/Early Intervention System
Prediction of autism diagnosis by gender in a clinical sample of preschoolers
Classifying children with ASD by service utilization and intervention type: A cluster analysis of a nationally representative United States survey
Improvement in reading Comprehension after the Visualizing/Verbalizing for Language Intervention in Autistic Children
Statewide autism conference focused on expanded insights on ASD
Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Driving Impairments Associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Supporting Loved Ones with Autism: Tips and Advice
Rural Healthcare Disparities in Preschool Children Referred for an Autism Spectrum Disorder Evaluation
Gender Differences in Clinical Profiles of Children and Adolescents Referred for an Autism Spectrum Disorder Evaluation
Rural Healthcare Disparities in Preschool Children Referred for an Autism Spectrum Disorder
Preventing Epilepsy using Vigabatrin in Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Infants (PREVeNT Trial)
Characterizing Autism Stigma in the Latine Community: Impacts and Implications.
The Relationship between Language and Adaptive Functioning in Children Referred for an ASD Evaluation
An Analysis of Sex Differences in Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Presentation in a Tertiary Care Clinic
Unintentional Injury Profile among a Small Sample of Autistic Children
Pitt-Hopkins Syndrome: A Case Report of Mild Impairments and Musical Talents.
Adapting Evidence-Based Psychotherapy for Autistic Individuals
Patterns of Adaptive Behavior in a Clinical Sample
Adapting Evidence-Based Psychotherapy for Autistic Individuals
Prevention of Epilepsy and Neurocognitive impairment in Children with Tuberous Sclerosis Complex in the PREVeNT Trial
Early Treatment with Vigabatrin Does Not Decrease Focal Seizures or Improve Cognition in Tuberous Sclerosis Complex: The PREVeNT Trial
Improvement in Reading Comprehension after Reading Intervention in Autistic Children
Sex Differences in Clinical Profiles of Children and Adolescents Referred for an Autism Spectrum Disorder Evaluation
Short Report: Rural Healthcare Disparities in Preschool Children Referred for an Autism Spectrum Disorder Evaluation
Structure of Restricted Repetitive Behaviors of Individuals Referred for Autism Spectrum Disorder Assessment
Exploring Sex Differences in the Prevalence of Co-occurring ADHD in Children with ASD
Exploring ASD Diagnostic Paths in Early Intervention: Insights from M-CHAT-R Screening
"She's in her own little world": A qualitative analysis of unintentional injuries in autism spectrum disorder
Reading Comprehension Improvement in Autism
Drug Resistant Epilepsy in Tuberous Sclerosis Complex is Associated with TSC2 Genotype: More Findings from the PREVeNT Trial
Differences in Motor Skills Among Children Referred for an ASD Evaluation
Exploring Sex Differences in Adaptive Skills, Internalizing/Externalizing Problems, and Behavioral Symptoms as Measured by the BASC in Children Referred for an Autism Assessment
Rural Healthcare Disparities in Preschool Children Referred for an Autism Spectrum Disorder Evaluation
Lessons learned from mothers: Preventing pediatric unintentional injuries related to autism
UAB researchers receive award for advancements in tuberous sclerosis complex research - Neurology
Drug Resistant Epilepsy in Tuberous Sclerosis Complex is Associated with TSC2 Genotype: More Findings from the PREVeNT Trial
Adolescent externalizing symptoms and parent emotion socialization: An examination of longitudinal effects and differences by adolescent sex
Structure of Restricted Repetitive Behaviors of Individuals Referred for Autism Spectrum Disorder Assessment
Symptoms of Depression in ASD Children: the role of the inhibitory control and social cognition
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