UCLA SEMEL INSTITUTE OF PSYCHIATRY
UCLA COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY FOR AUTISM PROGRAM
Moore Hall 3132A
UCLA Graduate School of Education
Box 951521
Los Angeles, CA 90095
CONTACT:
EMAIL:
PHONE:
FAX:
Karen Sze Wood, PhD
ksze@ucla.edu
(310) 206-8758
(310) 807-9280
Secondary Location: Room 68-217, UCLA Semel Institute, 760 Westwood Plaza, Los
Angeles, CA 90095
NATURE OF AGENCY/POPULATION SERVED
This is a university-based clinical research program offering treatment and assessment
to children and adolescents on the autism spectrum.
Population Diagnoses:
Developmental Disorders/Autism Spectrum
Character/Behavior Disorder
Affective Disorder
Ethnic-Racial Mix (approximate percentages):
Caucasian – 47%
Latino – 24%
Asian – 9%
DIRECT/INDIRECT SERVICES
Students will perform intake assessments (which include diagnostic testing) that
determine entry to the program. They will also provide up to three different manualized
individual and group treatment to children and their parents for a range of 16-32 weeks.
Students will also be provided with an opportunity to conduct school playground
observations of children using a research-supported standardized protocol.
Related to the Direct services described above, students will also provide periodic
consultation services to participants’ schools and extracurricular programs.
SUPERVISION AND TRAINING
Student will receive training in delivering a manualized, evidence-based cognitivebehavioral intervention that focuses on treating emotion regulation, adaptive functioning,
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and social skill deficits in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The student
will also receive training in diagnostic assessment of ASD.
Students will receive training in suicidal intent, homicidal intent, abuse and neglect
reporting, as well as ensuring safety of clients in sessions. Standard positive behavioral
support programs are embedded within all aspects of clinical contact.
THEORECTICAL ORIENTATION
Cognitive Behavioral
LENGTH OF TRAINING
Mid-August – May 31
VACATION
To be determined on a case-by-case basis
REQUIRED/PREFERRED DAYS
Required: Tuesday and Thursday; 4:00pm – 6:30pm
Preferred: Wednesdays
Other days required subject to change.
STIPEND
None
ADDITIONAL NOTES
Students have access to administrative support, computers, copy machines, shared
office space. The site has disability access.
Once approved by the Field Training Office, students will submit their CV and statement
of interest to Dr. Karen Sze Wood. She will contact for interview.
REVISED 11/14