Scientific discovery is the mission of the Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities Research Center–discovering why child development goes awry, discovering ways to prevent developmental disabilities, and discovering treatments and interventions–so that children and adults with disabilities can live, learn, work, and enjoy their lives with their families and friends in their own communities.
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Lauren Bishop-Fitzpatrick, PhD
Bishop-Fitzpatrick’s research focuses on helping adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) achieve better health and quality of life as they age. Her current research, which is funded by a career development award (KL2) through the Institute for Clinical and Translational Research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, focuses on: (1) characterizing patterns of health problems in a representative sample of decedents with ASD; (2) investigating heterogeneity in health risk in middle aged and older adults with ASD ; and (3) adapting and piloting an intervention designed to reduce distress and improve health for middle aged and older adults with ASD. She also have a broad interest in health disparities in ASD, particularly as they impact the emergence of health problems as individuals with ASD age.
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