Subject Area:
- Autism and Language Development
Dr. Angela Barber’s primary research interests center on early detection and treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder, particularly in children who live in rural and underserved communities. Dr. Barber’s intervention research focuses on the efficacy and feasibility of family-mediated social communication interventions for children with ASD by measuring both child and family outcomes. Dr. Barber also examines factors that influence accessibility to early ASD interventions and resources.
Research Interests:
- Early autism identification and intervention in rural areas of Alabama
- Comparison and construct validity among repetitive behavior and language measurement tools in young children with ASD
- Research fidelity of early autism interventions
- Cultural variations of first words
