Media & Conference Presentations
For more information about Dr. Leventhal-Belfer's speaking engagements related to her book "College on the Autism Spectrum: A Parent's Guide to Students' Mental Health and Wellbeing" please refer to: https://www.asdcollegebook.com/speaking.
Conference Presentations
Critical Conversation: Mentorship Creating a More Inclusive Future in Psychology for All by Advancing Disability Inclusion
Co-Chairs: Ann Marie Yamada and Elizabeth Scriven
Presenters: Kiersten Baughman, Rose Evelyn Friedheim, Laurie Leventhal-Belfer, Barbara Mackinaw-Koons
American Psychological Association National Convention, Denver, CO, August 7, 2025
Co-Chairs: Ann Marie Yamada and Elizabeth Scriven
Presenters: Kiersten Baughman, Rose Evelyn Friedheim, Laurie Leventhal-Belfer, Barbara Mackinaw-Koons
American Psychological Association National Convention, Denver, CO, August 7, 2025
The Missing Link: Disability Inclusion in Psychology Education, Training, and Employment (Poster)
Presenters: Kiersten Baughman, Laurie Leventhal-Belfer, Shdiva Black, Rose Evelyn Friedheim
American Psychological Association National Convention, Denver, CO, August 7, 2025
Presenters: Kiersten Baughman, Laurie Leventhal-Belfer, Shdiva Black, Rose Evelyn Friedheim
American Psychological Association National Convention, Denver, CO, August 7, 2025
Parents of Childhood Cancer: A Descriptive Look at Their Concerns and Needs
Co-Authors: Laurie Leventhal-Belfer, A. M. Bakker, Carolyn Russo (1993)
Co-Authors: Laurie Leventhal-Belfer, A. M. Bakker, Carolyn Russo (1993)
Satisfaction with Childcare Arrangements and Effects on Adaptation to Parenthood
Co-Authors: Laurie Leventhal-Belfer, Philip Cowan, Carolyn Cowan
American Journal of Ortho-Psychiatry, 1992
Co-Authors: Laurie Leventhal-Belfer, Philip Cowan, Carolyn Cowan
American Journal of Ortho-Psychiatry, 1992
Past Interviews
Jessica Kingsley Publishers: College on the Autism Spectrum
Dr. Leventhal-Belfer, author of College on the Autism Spectrum, provides advice to parents and teenagers looking at the college process, whether attending tours or preparing for fall on a new campus. Interview with Jessica Kingsley of Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
https://www.jkp.com/jkpblog/2020/04/college-on-the-autism-spectrum-interview-with-laurie-leventhal-belfer/
Dr. Leventhal-Belfer, author of College on the Autism Spectrum, provides advice to parents and teenagers looking at the college process, whether attending tours or preparing for fall on a new campus. Interview with Jessica Kingsley of Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
https://www.jkp.com/jkpblog/2020/04/college-on-the-autism-spectrum-interview-with-laurie-leventhal-belfer/
Converge Autism Radio: College on the Autism Spectrum
Kristin Sunanta Walker of Converge Autism Radio interviews Dr. Leventhal-Belfer about her book College on the Autism Spectrum. We learn about what students on the Autism Spectrum and their families can do to manage college and ensure success in the “new normal” with Zoom classrooms, loss of social connection, and increased anxiety.
https://www.spreaker.com/user/mhnrnetwork/college-on-the-autism-spectrum
Kristin Sunanta Walker of Converge Autism Radio interviews Dr. Leventhal-Belfer about her book College on the Autism Spectrum. We learn about what students on the Autism Spectrum and their families can do to manage college and ensure success in the “new normal” with Zoom classrooms, loss of social connection, and increased anxiety.
https://www.spreaker.com/user/mhnrnetwork/college-on-the-autism-spectrum
KBOO-FM, Portland: College on the Autism Spectrum
Dawn Newton: Real Life, Real Talk host, interviews Dr. Leventhal-Belfer who provides expert, yet accessible, guidance to parents of young autistic people who are going to college, Dr. Leventhal-Belfer's book, College on the Autism Spectrum, helps parents support their child from application through to graduation.
https://dawnnewton.org/2020/05/29/dr-leventhal-belfer-college-on-the-autism-spectrum/
Dawn Newton: Real Life, Real Talk host, interviews Dr. Leventhal-Belfer who provides expert, yet accessible, guidance to parents of young autistic people who are going to college, Dr. Leventhal-Belfer's book, College on the Autism Spectrum, helps parents support their child from application through to graduation.
https://dawnnewton.org/2020/05/29/dr-leventhal-belfer-college-on-the-autism-spectrum/
Your Teen Magazine: College Kids on The Autism Spectrum
Many college students are home from school. Many of those students are on the Autism spectrum. How can we help students with that unique struggle adjust? Dr. Laurie Leventhal-Belfer answers our questions. Interview with Sue Boreson of Your Teen Magazine for Parents.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5w59mMI-4I
Many college students are home from school. Many of those students are on the Autism spectrum. How can we help students with that unique struggle adjust? Dr. Laurie Leventhal-Belfer answers our questions. Interview with Sue Boreson of Your Teen Magazine for Parents.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5w59mMI-4I