A Focus on Person-Centered Autism Research, Evaluation, & Support Services

Led by Center Director Dr. Ty Vernon, Clinical Director Dr. Anna Krasno, and Associate Director Dr. Fernanda Castellón, the center focuses on the development and implementation of strength-based, motivational support services, interventions, and psychological evaluations for individuals with autism and their families.

Our Programs

The center provides diagnostic assessments, support services, parent support, and clinical training opportunities through its funded research projects and clinics.

Intervention support models developed at the center include the Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT) and the Social Tools And Rules for Teens (START) programs.

We provide research and clinical training to doctoral students in clinical psychology and special education, many of whom have continued on to become highly influential members of the autism research and clinical support communities.

Koegel Autism Center News

Here’s what’s happening

Fernanda Castellon, assistant professor of clinical psychology at the UCSB Gevirtz School, and the associate director of the Koegel Autism Center, reads to a third-grade classroom.

UCSB Autism Center Donates Children’s Books to Area Schools in Celebration of Autism Acceptance Month

For April Autism Acceptance Month, the Koegel Autism Center at the UC Santa Barbara Gevirtz Graduate School of Education is donating children’s books to elementary schools.

GGSE News > Koegel Autism Center

Michelle O’Malley, Ty Vernon, Jean Carlson and Elaine Kirschke in the NSF ExFAB Biofoundry

New study explores early-life gut microbiome and neurodevelopment links

An interdisciplinary team of researchers at UC Santa Barbara has been awarded a major research grant from non-profit Wellcome Leap to join an ambitious global effort investigating if, when and how the early-life gut microbiome may influence neurodevelopmental challenges, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD). 

GGSE in the News > Koegel Autism Center

At The Intersection of Culture, Autism, and Inclusion. Q&A with Assistant Professor Fernanda Castellón

At The Intersection of Culture, Autism, and Inclusion

Q&A with Assistant Professor Fernanda Castellón

GGSE News > Dept. of Counseling, Clinical & School Psychology, Koegel Autism Center

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Autism Center Vision

Partnering with the autism community to promote hope, compassion, inclusivity, and empowerment.

Autism Center Mission

We strive to develop, evaluate, and disseminate high-impact, strength-based autism evaluation and support strategies; build collaborative partnerships with local and global communities; be culturally sensitive and responsive; provide ongoing outreach and education to families and professionals; support the diverse needs of individuals with autism across the lifespan; and serve as a model for excellence in autism research, service, and training.