Monali Chowdhury, M.A.

Trainee Type:

IDD Psychology

Email:

monali.chowdhury@osumc.edu

Discipline:

Psychology

Year:

2011-2012



Biography:

Education

Doctoral candidate in Psychology, IDD Psychology Program; The Ohio State University. Dissertation: Predictors and Outcomes of Problem Behavior in Autism Spectrum Disorders: A 2-7 year Follow-up.

Master of Arts; Department of Psychology, IDD Psychology Program; The Ohio State University, 2007. Thesis: Course of Behavioral Change in High-functioning Young Adults on the Autism Spectrum

Bachelor of Science (Honors); Department of Psychology; Minor, Economics, Education; Calcutta University, India, 2004.

Research Interests

Research interests include trajectory of symptom development in individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD); management of problem behaviors in individuals with ASD.

Grant & Fellowship Awards

2010: Ohio State University Alumni Grants for Graduate Research and Scholarship, $1950.00.

2004-2005: University Fellowship, The Ohio State University.

Publications

Chowdhury, M., & Benson, B.A. (2011). Use of differential reinforcement to reduce behavior problems in adults with intellectual disabilities: A methodological review. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 324(2), 383-394.

Chowdhury, M., Benson, B.A., & Hillier, A. (2010). Changes in restricted repetitive behaviors with age: A study of high-functioning adults with autism spectrum disorders. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 4(2), 210-216.

Chowdhury, M., Aman, M.G., Scahill, L., Swiezy, N., Arnold, L.E., Lecavalier, L., et al. (2010). The Home Situations Questionnaire-PDD version: Factor structure and psychometric properties. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 54(3), 281-291

Posters/Presentations

Chowdhury, M., & Thatcher, B. (2011, July). Social Diversity Detective: Assessing Student Learning on Social Diversity Course Objectives In introductory Psychology. Poster session presented at the International Conference on the Teaching of Psychology (ICTP), Vancouver, Canada.

Chowdhury, M., & Beers, M. (2011, January). Opening our Eyes to Open Source: Do Open Source Course Materials Impact Student Learning. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the National Institute of Teaching of Psychology (NITOP), St. Petersburg, FL.

Chowdhury, M., & Benson, B.A. (2010, August). Quality of Life Following Deinstitutionalization: A Review. Poster session presented at the APA 118th Annual Convention, San Diego, CA.

Chowdhury, M., Aman, M.G. et al., (2010, May). The Home Situations Questionnaire-PDD Version: Factor Structure and Psychometric Properties. Poster session presented at the annual International Meeting for Autism Research (IMFAR), Philadelphia, PA.

Chowdhury, M., & Benson, B.A. (2009, August). Use of Differential Reinforcement for Behavior Problems in Adults with Intellectual Disabilities: A Methodological Review. Poster session presented at the APA 117th Annual Convention, Toronto, Canada.

Chowdhury, M., Benson, B.A., & Hillier, A. (2008, August). Communication and Behavioral Outcomes of Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Poster session presented at the APA 116th Annual Convention, Boston, MA.

Chowdhury, M., Benson, B.A., & Hillier, A. (2007, May). Course of Behavioral Change in High-functioning Adults on the Autism Spectrum. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Atlanta, GA.

Chowdhury, M., Benson, B.A., & Hillier, A. (2007, May). Changes in Restricted Repetitive Behaviors in High-functioning Adults on the Autism Spectrum. Poster session presented at the annual International Meeting for Autism Research (IMFAR), Seattle, WA.

Honors

Teaching Excellence Award in General Psychology, Department of Psychology, The Ohio State University, 2011

Meritorious Service Award in General Psychology, Department of Psychology, The Ohio State University, 2011

Teaching Excellence Award for Graduate Students, Department of Psychology, The Ohio State University, 2011

Graduate Associate Teaching Award, Graduate School, The Ohio State University, 2011

Teaching Excellence Award in General Psychology, Department of Psychology, The Ohio State University, 2010

American Psychological Association Student Travel Awards, 2010, 2009, 2008

P B Memorial Award for Distinction in B.S. Part II Examination, Calcutta University, India, 2003

C G Memorial Award for Distinction in B.S. Part I Examination, Calcutta University, India, 2002