Flexibility and goal-setting can be taught just like any other skill—this how-to manual equips professionals with simple, real-world ways to help students with ASD develop this critical aspect of executive function.
Laura Gutermuth Anthony
Laura Gutermuth Anthony
Laura Gutermuth Anthony is a clinical and developmental psychologist at the Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders at Children's National Medical Center and an Assistant Professor in the Departments of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and Pediatrics, Children's National Medical Center (CNMC) at the George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences (GWU). She leads the intervention program at the Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders, an active interdisciplinary evaluation, treatment, research and training clinic. Dr. Anthony has expertise in developing clinical interventions and over 20 years of extensive experience in studying and treating behavioral rigidities (executive dysfunction) and stereotyped behaviors in children with developmental disorders. In addition, she and Dr. Kenworthy were awarded an ASD supplement to CNMC's Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disorders program to provide interdisciplinary training in the evaluation, treatment and research with children with ASD.
Books by Author
An Executive Function Curriculum to Improve Flexibility for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders