At the RAF lab, we aim to better understand the needs of families of children and adults with special needs and the professionals who serve them.
The lab has a specific focus on individuals with autism spectrum disorder and other intellectual and developmental disabilities, their siblings, and their caregivers, across the lifespan. We are also interested in better understanding how these individuals and families interact with a variety of stakeholders.
The lab has a specific focus on individuals with autism spectrum disorder and other intellectual and developmental disabilities, their siblings, and their caregivers, across the lifespan. We are also interested in better understanding how these individuals and families interact with a variety of stakeholders.
PeopleThe RAF lab is composed of graduate and undergraduate students at UA, and it is directed by Dr. Tomeny. Click here to learn more.
News and Updates
Congrats to lab member, Allison Birnschein, on matching with Indiana University School of Medicine for her predoctoral internship!
Congrats to lab alum, Dr. Courtney Paisley, on her postdoc at Children's Hospital Colorado in Denver, CO! Congrats to lab alum, Dr. Sophie Eldred, on accepting a psychologist position at Cook Children's Hospital in Fort Worth, TX! Congrats to lab alum, Dr. James Rankin, on his postdoc at The University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine! Congrats to lab members on their recent publications: Birnschein, A. M., Ward, O. F., McClain, A. B., Harmon, R. L., Paisley, C. A., Stevens, M., & Tomeny, T. S. (in press). Qualitative ascriptions of autistic behavior by non-autistic college students. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-024-06248-y Tomeny, T. S., Hudac, C. M., Malaia, E. A., Morett, L. M., Tomeny, K . R., Watkins, L., & Kana, R. K. (in press). Serving individuals with autism spectrum disorder in the age of COVID-19: Special considerations for rural families. Rural Special Education Quarterly. Paisley, C., Eldred, S., Cawley, A. P., & Tomeny, T. S. (2023). Teachers’ reported classroom strategies and techniques for students with autism spectrum disorder. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 38, 158-167. doi: 10.1177/10883576221125485 . Birnschein, A. M., Paisley, C. A., & Tomeny, T. S. (2021) Enhancing social interaction for youth with autism spectrum disorder through training programs for typically developing peers: A systematic Review. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 84, 101784. doi: 10.1016/j.rasd.2021.101784 |
Research
The majority of our research focuses on identifying risk and protective factors for family members of individuals with developmental disabilities. We are also very interested in examining stakeholders' understanding of ASD, with an overarching goal of improving outreach and service delivery to underserved families. Click here to learn more about past, current, and future projects.
Prospective Students
Students interested in joining the RAF Lab should contact Dr. Tomeny at [email protected]
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