Emma Simons Email and Phone Number

Research coordinator for the Autism Centers of Excellence (ACE) research study at the Yale Child Study Center in the Sukhodolsky Lab. ACE focuses on neurodevelopmental biomarkers of late diagnosis in female and gender diverse autistic people. As a coordinator, I am involved in the recruiting of participants, running the visits associated with the study (including behavioral assessments and MRI), data entry, and other various tasks.

-Monitor and supervise toddlers aged 1 to 3-Assist children with learning based in play-Teach desirable behaviors, effective communication techniques, and empathy through patient and constructive guidance

- Received intensive clinical training on administering and providing clinical severity ratings for the ADIS-Parent Diagnostic Interview- Entered and verified data from child diagnostic assessments using REDCap- Learned to score measures like the SRS and BRIEF-2 to assist graduate clinicians- Participate in weekly group supervision meetings with graduate students and Dr. Breaux to discuss diagnoses and recommendations for comprehensive psycho diagnostic and autism evaluations- Assisted with transcription and thematic coding analysis for Work-Life Balance study- Completing an independent research project to be presented at the Dennis Dean Undergraduate Research Conference during spring 2024- Served as a practice patient for graduate students learning to conduct diagnostic interviews and IQ and academic achievement assessments (i.e., KSADS, ADI-R, WISC-V, WJ-Ach-IV)

-Gain knowledge of ABA principles and treatment protocols-Work directly with neurodivergent children and assist in their learning-Assess clients needs and providing support when needed-Utilize CentralReach for observing, tracking, and documenting behaviors and certain learning goals

-Wrote form letters in response to constituent emails-Answer phone calls with questions regarding Congressman's policies -Manage the front desk by greeting constituents and caring for their needs-Assist in various office duties, making copies or running forms between offices

-Provide childcare for children between ages of 7 to 11-Assist in planning fun activities and experiences, including organizing drama plays, sports, and nature walks-Offer medical assistance when needed