Jamie Owen-DeSchryver
Professor - Clinical Psychology/Autism
- B.A. Kalamazoo College
- M.A. Johns Hopkins University
- Ph.D. State University of New York at Stony Brook
Office: 1319 Au Sable Hall
Phone: (616) 331-8703
Email: [email protected]
Specialization
Clinical Psychology
Courses Taught
Undergraduate Courses:
PSY 324 - Developmental Psychopathology
Graduate Courses:
PSY 524 - Developmental Psychopathology
PSY 534 - Mental Health in the Schools
PSY 542 - Behavior Support for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
PSY 550 - Research in Applied Settings
Research Interests
My research focuses on promoting social-emotional and behavioral health for youth and young adults, including those with autism or other disabilities and those at risk for mental or behavioral health challenges. My two most recent studies examine suicidality among autistic college students and the perspectives of autistic K–12 students in peer support contexts. Across these projects, my broader goal is to develop more inclusive and responsive supports that reflect the experiences and needs of the individuals they serve. I also provide applied learning opportunities for undergraduate students through community-based experiences, including facilitating a young adult social group for autistic individuals and supporting the delivery of social-emotional interventions in after-school programs.
Publications and Presentations
Owen-DeSchryver, J., Rulison, S., Benjamin, J. & Miller, K. (March, 2022). START engaging with families. Session presented at the Michigan Council for Exceptional Children Conference. Grand Rapids, MI.
Matthews, A. & Owen-DeSchryver, J. (November, 2017). Increasing learning opportunities and engagement in toddlers with ASD. Pre-Conference workshop presented at the Early On Conference. Kalamazoo, MI.
Owen-DeSchryver, J. (May, 2017). Everyone Wins: Peer-based interventions to improve outcomes for students with ASD in schools. Conference breakout presented at the Regional Center for Autism Spectrum Disorder Annual Conference. Long Island, NY.
Owen-DeSchryver, J. (March, 2017). Think FBA: Developing interventions with purpose in mind. Session presented at the Michigan Council for Exceptional Children Annual Conference. Grand Rapids, MI.
Matthews, A. & Owen-DeSchryver, J. (March 2017). Increasing Learning Opportunities for the youngest children with ASD. Session presented at the Michigan Council for Exceptional Children Annual Conference. Grand Rapids, MI.
Miller, H.*, Perreault, A*. & Owen-DeSchryver, J. (January, 2016). Being actually Autistic. Session presented at Grand Valley State University's Teach-In Day. Allendale, MI.
Owen-DeSchryver, J. & Matthews, A. (November, 2015). "I want that!" Teaching Manding to young children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Session presented at the Early On Michigan Conference. Traverse City, MI
Matthews, A. & Owen-DeSchryver, J. (November 2015). Using principles and strategies from Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to teach young children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Session presented at the Early On Michigan Conference. Traverse City, MI.
Owen-DeSchryver, J. & Matthews, A. (October, 2015). Think FBA: Helping teachers address behavior problems in young students. Session presented at the Michigan Association of School Psychologists Annual Conference. Traverse City, MI.