Autism/Expert Profile

Expertise

I can answer questions regarding the identification and treatment of school age children with autism spectrum disorders. I am the author of the award-winning book from Jessica Kingsley Publishers titled " A Best Practice Guide to Assessment and Intervention for Autism and Asperger Syndrome in Schools." (http://bestpracticeautism.com)

Experience in the area

I am an applied researcher and practitioner with a special interest in developmental psychopathology. I am a nationally certified school psychologist, chartered educational psychologist, chartered scientist, and certified cognitive-behavioral therapist. My research and professional writing has focused on behavioral consultation and therapy, and children and adults with Asperger syndrome and high-functioning autism spectrum disorders. I have published numerous journal articles on these topics both in the United States and the United Kingdom.

Organizations

I am a member of the American Psychological Association, British Psychological Society, National Association of School Psychologists, and National Association of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapists.

Publications

Selected Publications: Wilkinson, L. A. (2010). A best practice guide to assessment and intervention for autism and Asperger syndrome in schools. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers. Wilkinson, L. A. (2010). School-Age Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Screening and Identification. European Journal of Special Needs Education; Wilkinson, L. A. (2010). Facilitating the identification of autism spectrum disorders in school-age children. Remedial and Special Education; Wilkinson, L. A. (2008). Adults with Asperger syndrome: A childhood disorder grows up. The Psychologist, 21, 764-770; Wilkinson, L. A. (summer, 2008). Suffering in silence: Girls with Asperger syndrome. Autism Spectrum Quarterly, 20-24; Wilkinson, L. A. (2008). The gender gap in Asperger syndrome: Where are the girls? Teaching Exceptional Children Plus, 4, 1-10; Wilkinson, L. A. (2008). Self-management for high-functioning children with autism spectrum disorders. Intervention in School and Clinic, 43, 150-157; Wilkinson, L. A. (2007, May). Adults with Asperger syndrome: A lost generation? Autism Spectrum Quarterly. Recommended Link: http://works.bepress.com/lee_wilkinson

Education/Credentials

My experience includes tenure as an administrator and psychologist in New York and Florida. I am currently a practicing school psychologist and core faculty member in the Center for Psychological Studies at Nova Southeastern University. I hold master's, educational specialist, and doctoral degrees. I earned an EdD in Counseling Psychology from the Argosy University School of Professional Psychology and Behavioral Sciences and a PhD in Educational Psychology from the University of Newcastle in the United Kingdom. My credentials include qualifications as a Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP), Licensed School Psychologist, Chartered Psychologist (C.Psychol), and Certified Cognitive-Behavioral Therapist (CCBT). I have written articles for peer-reviewed journals both in the US and UK and authored a forthcoming book on autism and Asperger syndrome.

Awards and Honors

Psi Chi, National Honor Society in Psychology Outstanding Practitioner Award, Behavioral School Psychology Interest Group, National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)

Past/Present Clients

My practice activities include diagnostic and consultation services for children with autism spectrum disorders and their families.