Sara Warner, PsyD

Position title: Psychologist

Sara Warner, PsyD

Sara Warner, PsyD, is a licensed psychologist in the Autism and Developmental Disabilities clinic and the Autism Treatment Programs. She provides diagnostic assessment for autism and/or other neurodevelopmental disabilities and provides focused behavioral treatment through parent coaching. Sara also participates in supporting the Waisman Center’s ECHO autism training project.

Clinics

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION

  • PsyD, Clinical Psychology, Roosevelt University
  • Wisconsin Licensed Psychologist
  • Postdoctoral Fellowship, Autism and Developmental Disabilities Clinic, Waisman Center
  • APA-Accredited Internship, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities tract
  • Certified in using the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule-2nd Edition (ADOS-2)
  • Completed training in use of the Monteiro Interview Guidelines for Diagnosing the Autism Spectrum, Second Edition (MIGDAS-2)
  • Certified provider The Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS)

Research Statement

Warner completed research on effectiveness of parent training programs for parents of autistic children. She has collaborated with the Autism Treatment team developing sexuality education curricula for clinical use and quality improvement.

Selected Publications

  • Warner, S., Barger, M., & McCary, L. M. (2022). Individualized Sexuality Education for People with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities57(4), 359-370.