Specialty Areas: Asperger Syndrome, Autism Spectrum, Non-Verbal Learning Disability
Dr. Geller is one of the nation’s foremost experts on Asperger Syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorders. She is a Clinical Associate Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the NYU School of Medicine and the Clinical Director of the Asperger Institute, where she is responsible for the development of innovative clinical services, the supervision of therapeutic care for individuals with Asperger Syndrome and related conditions, and the training of young professionals planning a career in autism.
Dr. Geller is a frequent speaker for professional and family audiences on evidence-based treatment and support services and consults to a wide variety of schools, community agencies, and universities regarding Asperger Syndrome across the lifespan. She also developed a training DVD for families whose children with Asperger Syndrome are planning for the college experience.
Dr. Geller earned her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Miami and her M.A. in School Psychology from the University of Illinois. She completed an externship and an internship in Developmental Disabilities and Pediatric Psychology at Mailman Center for Child Development at the University of Miami and Georgetown University Child Development Center. Dr. Geller serves on the professional advisory boards of the Asperger Syndrome and Higher-Functioning Autism Association and the YAI/ National Institute for People with Disabilities Network’s Center for Autism.
In the News
Asperger Syndrome
Dr. Lynda Geller, Clinical Director of the Asperger Institute, appeared on WNBC's News 4 You with Perri Peltz to discuss the social skill deficits typically found in individuals diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome. The Advanced Learning Lab, a research-based model educational program for academically-gifted youth with Asperger Syndrome, developed by the Asperger Institute, was also mentioned. (September 13, 2007)
A Discussion on Asperger Syndrome
Lynda Geller, Ph.D., Clinical Director of the Asperger Institute, speaks about Asperger Syndrome with Tom Ashbrook, host of On Point, on WBUR in Boston and National Public Radio. (January 14, 2008)
Experts: Teen Years a Trying Time for Asperger's Sufferers
Dr. Lynda Geller spoke to the Boston Herald (PDF) about the impact of Asperger Syndrome on children and teens. Dr. Geller said that children with Asperger are almost always teased and rebuffed by their peers due to poor social skills. (January 20, 2007)
