University of Virginia-Main Campus · NeurosciencePelphrey Diagnostics Lab
Kevin A Pelphrey · Charlottesville, Virginia
Research Focus
Dr. Kevin Pelphrey's research lab at the University of Virginia focuses on improving the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), particularly for individuals who are diagnosed later in life. By combining qualitative and quantitative approaches, along with artificial intelligence, the lab aims to identify behavioral markers that can predict late diagnoses. Their work will lead to the creation of a new screening tool that can help provide timely support for individuals at risk of being misdiagnosed or undiagnosed.
autism spectrum disorderlate diagnosisbiobehavioral markersqualitative researchartificial intelligencelongitudinal studiesneuroimagingmental health
Research Aims
5AIM 01Identify biobehavioral predictors of late autism diagnosis.
AIM 02Develop a screening tool for adolescents and adults at risk for late diagnosis.
AIM 03Examine the impact of diagnostic timing on well-being outcomes.
AIM 04Integrate neuroimaging data with phenotypic information using AI.
AIM 05Understand cognitive and behavioral differences between timely and late diagnosed individuals.
Skills the Lab Values
mixed-methods researchdata analysismachine learningneuroimaging techniquesself-report surveyslongitudinal study designstatistical modelingqualitative interviews
Output against the department
Publications1,085top 3% of dept.18th of 671
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Citations24ktop 16% of dept.110th of 671
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