Jamie Kleinman

Associate Professor in Residence

Psychological Sciences

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Education

Ph.D., 2007, University of Connecticut

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Research Interests

The focus of Dr, Kleinman’s research interests have shifted from using screening tools to detect autism spectrum disorders in toddlers to determining ways to enhance comprehension of information taught in psychology courses. She is currently developing self-assessment tools for students to utilize, particularly in introductory level science courses. Her other interests include: 

• Teaching Effectiveness
• Educational Technology
• Early Detection of Autism Spectrum Disorders

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Teaching

PSYC 1100

PSYC 1101

PSYC 2100WQ

PSYC 2301

PSYC 2400

PSYC 3301

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Publications 

Representative

Kleinman, J., Ventola, P., Pandey, J., Boorstein, H., Esser, E., Wilson, L., Marshia, G., Barton, M., Hodgson, S., Green, J., Dumont-Mathieu, T., Robins, D., Volkmar, F., Chawarska, K., & Klin, A. (2008). The Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers: A follow-up study investigating the early detection of autism spectrum disorders. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 38, 827-839.

Kleinman, J. Ventola, P., Pandey, J., Verbalis, A., Barton, M., Green, J., Hodgson, S., Robins, D., & Fein, D. (2008). Diagnostic stability and prediction of outcome in very young children with autism spectrum disorders. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 38, 606-615.

Schultz, R. T., Grelotti, D. J., Klin, A., Kleinman, J., Van der Gaag, C., Marois, R. & Skudlarski, P (2003). The role of the fusiform face area in social cognition: Implications for the pathobiology of autism. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society, Series B, 358, 415-427.

Kleinman, J., Marciano, P. L., & Ault, R. L. (2001). Advanced theory of mind in high functioning adults with autism. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 30, 29-36.