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Dr Susan White is the Doddridge Saxon chair in clinical psychology and director of the Center for Youth Development and Intervention at The University of Alabama. She is an expert in Autism Spectrum Disorders. Her research explores developmental psychopathology and focuses on interventions for autism. To this end, she has developed several treatment guidelines for youth with ASD. Dr White has written over 150 articles and has hands-on experience in private practice and residential inpatient settings.

Education
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Educational Psychology and Learning SystemsFlorida State University2003
Master of Science (MS), PsychologySan Diego State University2000
Bachelor of Science (BS), Psychology and Family SystemsCentral Michigan University1995
6 Honors and Awards
Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology2021
Fellow
American Psychological Association2021
Fellow
Society of Clinical Psychology (Division 12), American Psychological Association2021
President-Elect
Society of Clinical Psychology (Division 12), American Psychological Association2021
Distinguished Scientist Award
University of Alabama2020
President’s Faculty Research Award
University of Alabama2020
Honorary Member of Mortar Board
5 Books
Book cover of "Psychological Therapies for Adults with Autism"
Book cover of "CBT for Children and Adolescents with High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorders"
Book cover of "Handbook of Autism and Anxiety "
Book cover of "The Oxford Handbook of Autism and Co-Occurring Psychiatric Conditions"
Book cover of "The Oxford Handbook of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology"