Britt Butler, M.A.

Education

Doctoral Candidate in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Clinical Psychology; The Ohio State University.

Bachelor of Science, Psychology and Sociology; University of Pittsburgh, 2007.

Cultural Studies, The International School for the Humanities and Social Sciences; University of Amsterdam, 2006.

Research Interests

Research interests include dual diagnosis (mental illness and intellectual disability), autism symptoms, hope and depression, and gender and sexuality.

Fellowships

3-month Fellowship, The Ohio State University College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, 2010-11

12-month University Fellowship, The Ohio State University, 2009-10

Posters/Presentations

Butler, B. M. & Benson, B. A. (2010, June). Gender differences in symptom presentation of mood disorders in adults with intellectual disability. Poster session presented at the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Annual Conference, Providence, RI.

Brooks, W. T., Butler, B. M. & Benson, B. A. (2010, August). Gender differences in Autism Symptoms. Poster session presented at the American Psychological Association Annual Convention, San Diego, CA.

Honors

Graduate Student Conference Presentation Award, Ohio State University, Psychology Department, June 2010

Graduate Student Conference Presentation Award, Ohio State University, Psychology Department, August 2010

Summa Cum Laude Honors Graduate, University of Pittsburgh, 2007

Avery Award for Excellence in Sociology, First Runner Up, University of Pittsburgh, Sociology Department, 2007