ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS, PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS, AND HONORS
Positions and Employment:
Assistant Professor, Dept. of Psychiatry and Pediatrics, University of Colorado Denver, 2006-present
Internship and Postdoctoral Training, University of Colorado, Denver, CO, 2004-2006
Other Experience and Professional Memberships:
Member, Association for University Centers of Excellence, 2008-present
Member, International Meeting for Autism Research, 2006-present
Member, Association for Behavior and Cognitive Therapy, 2003-present
Member, Association for Positive Behavior Interventions, 2003-present
Guest Reviewer, Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, 2009
Guest Reviewer, Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 2001
Guest Reviewer, Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1998
Honors:
Dr. Ted Carr Memorial Research Award, Organization for Autism Research, 2009
Departmental Advanced Research Dissertation Award, SUNY Stony Brook, 2005
Jonathan Levin Educational Professional Award, 2003-2004
Developmental Disabilities Institute Clinical Fellowship to PhD program at SUNY Stony Brook, 1999-2001
Teaching Activities:
Instructor: Psychiatry sessions in Cardiovascular/Pulmonary/Renal Block (IDPT 5005, School of Medicine), 2007-Present
Instructor: Psychiatry in the Nervous System Block (School of Medicine), 2006-Present
Training Committee, clinical supervisor, and advisor for the APA-Approved Internship in Clinical Psychology at UCD, 2006-Present
Clinical Activities:
Clinician: Individual/Family therapy, 2006-Present
Clinician and Team Leader: Multidisciplinary team evaluations for autism spectrum disorders through JFK Partners and the Child Development Unit, Children’s Hospital, 2006-Present
Clinician and Team Leader: Out of state multidisciplinary team evaluations for students with developmental disabilities attending WY public schools, 2006-Present
Clinician and Consultant: Autism and developmental disabilities school consultation services for the following school districts: Sheridan (2006-7), Littleton (2008), Cherry Creek (2007-present), and Aurora (2007-present), 2006-Present
Clinician: Psychiatric assessment for children-adults with developmental disabilities, 2006-Present
Supervisor: Supervision of externs, interns and post-doctoral fellows in psychology, 2006-Present
Clinician and Supervisor: FASL, Medicaid early intervention program for children with autism spectrum disorders, 2007-2008
SCHOLARSHIPS AND PUBLICATIONS
Selected Peer-Reviewed Publications:
1. Hanley, G., Piazza, C., Keeney, K., Blakeley-Smith, A., & Wordsell, A. (1998). Effects of wrist weights on self injurious and adaptive behaviors. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 31, 307-310.
2. Piazza, C., Hanley, G., Blakeley-Smith, A., & Kinsman, A. (2000). Effects of search skills training on the pica of a blind boy. Journal of Developmental & Physical Disabilities, 12, 35-41.
3. Piazza, C., Fisher, W., Brown, K., Shore, B., Patel, M., Katz, R., Sevin, B., Gulotta, C. & Blakeley-Smith, A. (2003). Functional analysis of inappropriate mealtime behaviors. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 36, 187-204.
4. Carr, E. G., & Blakeley-Smith, A. (2006). Classroom intervention for illness-related problem behavior in children with developmental disabilities. Behavior Modification, 30, 1-22.
5. Owen-DeSchryver, J., Carr, E.G., Cale, S., & Blakeley-Smith, A. (2008). Promoting social interactions between students with autism spectrum disorders and their peers in inclusive school settings. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 23, 15-28.
6. Reaven, J., Blakeley-Smith, A., Nichols, S., Flanigan, E., & Hepburn, S. (2009). Cognitive-behavioral group treatment for anxiety symptoms in children with high-functioning autism spectrum disorders. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disorders, 23, 15-28.
7. Cale, S., Carr, E., Blakeley-Smith, A., & Owen-DeSchryver (2009). Context-based assessment and intervention for problem behavior in children with autism spectrum disorders. Behavior Modification, 33, 707-742.
8. Blakeley-Smith, A., Carr, E., Cale, S. & Owen-DeSchryver, J. (2009). Environmental Fit: A model for assessing and treating curricular difficulties in children with autism spectrum disorders. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 24, 131-145.
9. Reaven, J., Blakeley-Smith, A., Zapapas, L., & Ridge, K. (2009). Cognitive-behavioral group treatment for adolescents with high-functioning autism spectrum disorders and anxiety: A pilot study. The Journal of Psychological Practice, 15, 217-243.
10. Nichols, S. & Blakeley-Smith, A. (2010). “I’m not sure we’re ready for this…”: Working with families towards facilitating healthy sexuality for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Social Work in Mental Health, 8, 72-91.
Grants and Contracts:
Organization for Autism Research - Audrey Blakeley-Smith (PI) and Susan Hepburn (PI), 9/1/10-8/31/11, $30,000
Peer-mediated Intervention for Elementary School Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Role: PI
NIH 1R21MH089291-01 - Judy Reaven (PI), 10/09-10/14, $424,472
A Comparison Of Three Methods Of Learning: Delivering Cognitive Behavior Therapy To Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders
Role: Co-PI
Health Resources and Services Administration 1 R40MC15593-01-00, Susan Hepburn (PI), 9/01/09-8/31/11, $793,000
Tele-health Delivery of a Family-Focused Intervention to Reduce Anxiety in Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders in Rural Colorado.
Role: Clinician.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 1 U10 DD000180-0, Lisa Miller (PI) and Corry Robinson, 9/30/06 – 9/29/11, 3,095,500
Alliance for Research in Child Health and Epidemiology State Autism Monitoring Project; Colorado Centers for Excellence in Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities
Role: Clinician
Autism Speaks 2958, Judy Reaven (PI) and Susan Hepburn (PI), 7/1/08 – 6/30/10, $162,000
Cognitive-Behavioral Group Therapy for Adolescents with High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorders and Anxiety- a Pilot Study
Role: Clinician
Aurora Public Schools - Clinical Contract for Audrey Blakeley-Smith, 2005-present, $4,640/12,760
School Consultation: Supporting Students with Autism and Significant Cognitive Impairments.
Completed Grants
Organization for Autism Research #PN200708-008, Audrey Blakeley-Smith (PI) and Susan Hepburn (PI), 1/1/08 – 6/30/09, $30,000
Peer-mediated Intervention for Elementary School Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Role: PI
Cure Autism Now PN200511-081, Judy Reaven (PI) and Susan Hepburn (PI), 4/28/06 – 4/28/09, $180,000
Cognitive-behavioral group treatment of social anxiety in children with high-functioning autism: A randomized trial.
Role: Clinician
Association of University Centers on Disability #RTOI2005-1/2-416, Cordelia Robinson & Susan Hepburn (PIs), 10/01/05-9/31/07, $599,460
Prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder in Individuals with Down Syndrome.
Role: Clinician.
Sheridan School District Clinical Contract, Audrey Blakeley-Smith, 2006-2007, $2,035
School Consultation: Training and professional development for teachers working with students with autism spectrum disorders.
Cherry Creek School District Clinical Contract, Audrey Blakeley-Smith 2006-2007, $1,620
School Consultation: Training and professional development for teachers working with students with autism spectrum disorders