Autumn Austin
About Autumn Austin
Autumn Austin is a Research Associate at the Brain and Early Environment (BEE) Lab at NYU Langone Health, with a background in psychology and extensive experience in research and behavior therapy.
Current Role at NYU Langone Health
Autumn Austin is currently a Research Associate at the Brain and Early Environment (BEE) Lab at NYU Langone Health. Since 2020, she has been contributing to various research initiatives focused on brain development and early environmental factors. Her responsibilities include leading participant recruitment, management, and retention for a longitudinal study involving over 1,000 participants. Additionally, she supervises a team of over 10 undergraduate research assistants and facilitates critical research activities such as data collection and survey design.
Previous Experience at New York Therapy Placement Services (NYTPS)
Prior to her role at NYU Langone Health, Autumn Austin worked at New York Therapy Placement Services, Inc. (NYTPS) as a Behavior Technician/ABA Therapist from 2019 to 2020. During her 6-month tenure, she gained valuable experience in applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy, working with clients to implement behavior intervention plans and track progress. This role honed her skills in behavioral assessment and therapeutic intervention.
Past Role at Easter Seals Bay Area
From 2017 to 2019, Autumn Austin served as a Registered Behavior Technician at Easter Seals Bay Area in San Jose, California. For two years, she was responsible for providing behavior therapy to children with autism spectrum disorders. Her work involved implementing treatment plans, conducting behavior assessments, and developing individualized intervention strategies. She collaborated closely with families and other professionals to ensure the effectiveness of interventions.
Education and Academic Background
Autumn Austin holds a Master's degree in Psychology from New York University, which she completed from 2019 to 2021. She also studied at Barnard College from 2013 to 2017, which laid the foundation for her academic and professional pursuits. During her time at both institutions, she engaged in various research projects, including her roles as a Psychology Subject Pool Assistant at Barnard College and a research assistant at Stanford University.
Key Research Contributions and Projects
Autumn Austin has made significant contributions to several research projects. She played a crucial role in facilitating data collection across labs by leading survey design and management using REDCap. She was instrumental in establishing the COVGEN Alliance, including website design and building, and planning the alliance summit in coordination with the ISDP 2021 conference. Additionally, she managed large survey projects such as LEGACI, NCIPR, and COMET, which involved screening and piloting for future studies. She also led the transition to the new study management system, Ripple, enhancing the efficiency of research processes at the BEE Lab.