Ellen Hanson | Medical Services
Specialties
Programs & Services
Languages
- English
Ellen Hanson | Education
Graduate School
University of California at San Diego
San Diego, CA
Internship
Franciscan Children's Hospital
Boston, MA
Ellen Hanson | Professional History
Dr. Ellen Hanson is the director of the Neurodevelopmental Disorders Developmental Program. She is a licensed Developmental Psychologist, Behavioral Specialist and Researcher. She is an expert in the diagnosis and treatment of children who have significant developmental disabilities. Within this area, she also has a specific interest in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), with whom she was worked for over 20 years.
Dr. Hanson travels nationally and internationally to train professionals in the use of phenotyping measures, developmental assessment tools and behavioral interventions for clinical and research use with children. Dr. Hanson has developed and run numerous programs at Children’s Hospital Boston, including large studies involving individuals with ASD and related disorders; social skills enhancement programs and educational programs for parents. Additionally, she has developed an undergraduate training program at Children’s for students who are interested in pursuing careers as future specialists in developmental disability.
Ellen Hanson | Publications
Behavior and Sensory Interests Questionnaire: Validation in a sample of children with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disability. Res Dev Disabil. 2016 Jan; 48:160-75. View Behavior and Sensory Interests Questionnaire: Validation in a sample of children with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disability. Abstract
The cognitive and behavioral phenotype of the 16p11.2 deletion in a clinically ascertained population. Biol Psychiatry. 2015 May 01; 77(9):785-93. View The cognitive and behavioral phenotype of the 16p11.2 deletion in a clinically ascertained population. Abstract
Brief report: prevalence of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder among individuals with an autism spectrum disorder. J Autism Dev Disord. 2013 Jun; 43(6):1459-64. View Brief report: prevalence of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder among individuals with an autism spectrum disorder. Abstract
A pilot study to improve venipuncture compliance in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders. J Dev Behav Pediatr. 2011 Sep; 32(7):521-5. View A pilot study to improve venipuncture compliance in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders. Abstract
Use of complementary and alternative medicine among children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. J Autism Dev Disord. 2007 Apr; 37(4):628-36. View Use of complementary and alternative medicine among children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Abstract