Director Spotlight: Dr. Susan White

3/8/2019

Happy International Women's Day! We are honored to have Dr. Susan White as the Director of the Center for Youth Development and Intervention! Dr. White moved this past summer to join the University of Alabama as the Doddridge Saxon Endowed Chairholder and Director of CYDI. She spent the last 10 years at Virginia Tech where she co-directed the university's Autism Clinic and directed the Child Assessment Clinic.

What do you study and why? Most of my research involves developing ways
to help young people with autism and related conditions have more success
socially. There is tremendous potential for growth, we just have to find the
right approach for the given child (or adult) and be persistent.

What do you like best about Alabama so far? The lack of snow (I grew up in
northern Michigan)! I have also been pleasantly surprised at how friendly most people are here.

What do you like to do in your free time? I have 2 sons (4th and 5th grade), so free time is limited. I enjoy chauffeuring them to all their activities, and I even (sometimes) enjoy scout camping trips. I also really enjoy running and baking.

2 Comments

Gregory Peiper link

4/19/2023 11:31:59 am

I was interested in the article on improving the college experience for young adults on the autism spectrum disorder. The article was from 2014 and I was curious how the program has moved forward, My son is currently at Northern Virginia Community college. He is a young adult on the spectrum looking to transfer to a four year college. Does Virginia Tech offer something for students on the spectrum (socially or scholastically)?
Respectfully,
Greg Peiper

Darrell David link

6/5/2023 10:00:23 pm

Dr. Susan White sounds like an exceptional director, and her dedication to promoting inclusivity and diversity in education is inspiring. It's fantastic to see leaders like her who prioritize student success and well-being. The article provides valuable insights into her background, expertise, and accomplishments. Thank you, Dr. Susan White, for your commitment to creating a positive and inclusive learning environment for students!

Director Spotlight: Dr. Susan White

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