APPIC

Member Site Information

APPIC Member Number:	9248
Program Type:	Post Doctoral
Membership Type:	Full Membership
Site:	Kennedy Krieger Institute
Department:	Center for Autism Services, Science and Innovation
Address:	3901 Greenspring Avenue Baltimore, Maryland 21211
Country:	United States
Metro Area:	Baltimore-Towson, MD
Distance from Major City:
Phone:	443-923-7603
Fax:
Training Director Email:	keefer@kennedykrieger.org
Co-Training Director Email:
Web Address:	https://www.kennedykrieger.org/training/programs/programs/postdoctoral-residency-clinical-child-psychology-autism-related-disorders/postdoctoral-fellowship
Brochure Website's Address:	https://www.kennedykrieger.org/training/programs/programs/postdoctoral-residency-clinical-child-psychology-autism-related-disorders/postdoctoral-fellowship
Primary Agency Type:	Academic Health Center
Additional Agency Types:	Child/Adolescent Psychiatric or Pediatrics
Member of APPIC since:	06/23/2021

Accreditation

APA Accreditation	Not Accredited
CPA Accreditation	Not Accredited

Postdoctoral Staff/Faculty Information

Training Director:	Amy Keefer
Chief Psychologist:	Amy Keefer
Number of Full-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty	17
Number of Part-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty	2
Number of Non-Psychologist Staff/Faculty who Supervise Post-docs	0

Position Information

Start Date:	09/01/2027

	Funded
Number of Full Time Slots Expected Next Class:	2
Number of Part Time Slots Expected Next Class:

	Stipend
Full Time Annual Stipend for Next Class:	63480
Part Time Annual Stipend for Next Class:	0

Fringe Benefits:	Dental Insurance, Health Insurance, Licensing Exam Release Time, Professional Development Time, Sick Leave, Vacation
Other Fringe Benefits (not indicated above):	Conference/CEU funds

Brief description of the typical work day for a postdoc at this training site

Does this site have practicum psychology students on site?	No

Is this program fully affiliated with one or more doctoral programs?	No

Is this program partially affiliated with one or more doctoral programs?	No

Postdoctoral Application Process

Application Due Date:	12/08/2026 11:59 PM EST
How to obtain application info:	Visit Website
Preferred method of contacting the program:	Email the Program
We have matched with interns from these programs:
The program uses the APPA Centralized Application Service:	Yes
A Virtual Interview is:	Required
Interview notification date:	N/A
Tentative interview date:	N/A
Interview process description:	Virtual interviews will be offered in mid-January

Postdoctoral Applicant Requirements

US Citizenship Required:	No
If NOT a U.S. Citizen, Authorization to Work in the US is Required	No
Canadian Citizenship Required:	No
If NOT a Canadian Citizen, Authorization to Work in Canada is Required:	No
This institution, department, internship, or postdoctoral program requires trainees to sign a statement about personal behavior and/or religious beliefs as a condition of admission and/or retention in the program:	Yes
How to obtain text of statement:	Kennedy Krieger Institute is committed to fostering a work environment where people feel welcome, respected, and valued within an organizational culture that exemplifies supportive, culturally sensitive, responsive, and civil behavior. The examples outlined in this Code of Conduct apply to all members of the Kennedy Krieger workforce and training community. Behaviors that undermine these values will be reviewed and addressed in accordance with Institute policies and procedures. The Institute relies on anyone who experiences or who witnesses unprofessional or inappropriate behaviors to bring the matter to the attention of the individual, a supervisor, department director, or Human Resources in order to address the matter and safeguard the culture of the Institute. Kennedy Krieger prohibits harassment or retaliation against an employee for reporting unprofessional behaviors or for their participation or cooperation with a related investigation. Professional Behaviors The following example behaviors are consistent with standards of being supportive, compassionate, committed, and civil. • Treat others with respect, dignity, patience and kindness in person and in writing • Embrace, acknowledge and respect diversity and inclusion • Take ownership and engage in ongoing learning about culture, diversity, equity, and inclusion • Focus on people’s abilities, not their disabilities; use people-first language • Use clear language when communicating verbally, non-verbally, or in writing • Address people how they wish to be addressed • Actively listen to others with focus and respect • Consider how personal words and actions affect others; understand that intent does not always equal impact • Demonstrate openness to other points of view, perspectives, experiences, and ideas; set biases aside • Assume positive intent; engage in a productive conversation when clarity is needed • Collaborate and share information where appropriate • Offer assistance when needed, and, if refused, accept refusal graciously • Take responsibility for your actions • Encourage and support others • Acknowledge the contributions of others • Explain your actions and recommendations when working with others • Approach disagreement and conflict in a calm, collaborative manner • Respect and value other people’s time, privacy, and property • Follow through on your commitments • Accept and offer constructive feedback where appropriate • Safeguard confidential information • Acknowledge complaints with sincerity; don’t hesitate to express a genuine apology Unprofessional Behaviors The following provide example behaviors that are not consistent with our standards of conduct. • Offensive racist, sexist, homophobic, transphobic, ablist, or ageist jokes, or derogatory or stereotypical remarks • Verbal or behavioral slights that communicate hostile, derogatory, or negative attitudes towards any individual or group of individuals • Threatening or intimidating postures, gestures, body language or comments • Hostile or aggressive behaviors (including yelling, throwing items, smashing objects) • Discussion of non-work related matters or personal topics that may be overheard by others and considered or perceived to be offensive • Condescending, insulting, rude, or discourteous behaviors or tones • Unfairly or unreasonably criticizing someone in front of others • Use of profanity or insensitive comments • Gossip or spreading rumors • Taking credit for others’ contributions or not giving credit where due • Mean-spirited or passive-aggressive sarcasm • Withholding information, misleading, or otherwise sabotaging work • Failing to address or report instances of unprofessional/inappropriate behaviors I agree to conduct myself according to this Kennedy Krieger Code of Conduct.

Program Description

The Center for Autism Services, Science and Innovation (CASSI™), formerly the Center for Autism and Related Disorders, at Kennedy Krieger Institute offers a postdoctoral residency in clinical child psychology, specializing in autism.

The residency features specialized training in utilizing gold standard testing instruments and implementing empirically based intervention strategies specific to autism. Clinical fellows also receive clinical training in common associated conditions such as intellectual disability, developmental delays, genetic disorders, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, learning disorders and social-emotional disorders. The program provides fellows with the opportunity to work with a highly diverse patient population ranging from early childhood to young adulthood and who present with a wide variety of clinical needs. Through these experiences, fellows obtain the skills necessary to begin their careers as psychologists and to become leaders in the field of autism.

To obtain clinical competency within the diverse autistic population, postdoctoral fellows complete two six-month rotations at CASSI, with 40 percent of time devoted to direct clinical care. Training is focused on developing psychological testing and diagnostic assessment skills as well as competency in delivering a range of intervention models. Assessment experiences are divided into specific rotations that provide intensive focus on specific age ranges of children (i.e., school-age children and adolescents; toddlers and preschoolers). In accordance with the scientist-practitioner model of training and practice, postdoctoral fellows receive training via didactic instruction, specific skill modeling, supervised and independent practice, and direct evaluation of research. Over the course of the fellowship, the fellow will take on greater responsibility for the care and direction of their assessment and treatment cases. Additionally, fellows are provided opportunities to collaborate on research projects as part of their training experience.

Our program also offers training in neurodiversity-affirming care and cross-cultural psychology. This includes opportunities for bilingual fellows to obtain supervised experience in Spanish within our dedicated clinic for Latinx and Spanish-speaking families.

Postdoctoral Training Opportunities

Populations
Infants:
Toddlers:	Yes
Children:	Yes
Adolescents:	Yes
Adults:
Family:	Yes
Older Adults:
Inpatients:
Outpatients:	Yes
LGBTQ+:	Yes
Ethnic minorities:	Yes
Spanish-speaking:	Yes
French-speaking:
Deaf/Hearing-impaired:
Students:	Yes
International Students:
Rural:	Yes
Urban:	Yes
Low income:	Yes
People without housing:	Yes
Other:

(training opportunities continued)

Treatment Modalities
Assessment:	Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Individual Therapy:	Experience (21% to 30%)
Couples Therapy:
Family Therapy:
Group Therapy:	Exposure (1% to 20%)
Community Intervention:
Consultation/Liaison:
Crisis Intervention:
Brief Psychotherapy:
Long-term Psychotherapy:
Cognitive Rehabilitation:
Primary Care:
Evidenced Based Practice:
Evidence Based Research:
Supervision of Practicum students :
Other:	Parent Training

(training opportunities continued)

Experience
Health Psychology:
Women's Health:
HIV/AIDS:
Eating Disorders:
Sexual Disorders:
Sports Psychology:
Rehabilitation Psychology:
Physical Disabilities:
Learning Disabilities:
Developmental Disabilities:	Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Assessment:	Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Neuropsychology-Adult:
Neuropsychology-Child:	Exposure (1% to 20%)
Serious Mental Illness:
Anxiety Disorders:	Experience (21% to 30%)
Trauma/PTSD:
Sexual Abuse:
Substance Use Disorders:
Forensics/Corrections:
Sexual Offenders:
Geropsychology:
Pediatrics:	Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
School:
Counseling:
Vocational/Career Development:
Multicultural Therapy:
Feminist Therapy:
Religion/Spirituality:
Empirically-Supported Treatments:	Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Public Policy/Advocacy:
Program Development/Evaluation:
Supervision:
Research:
Administration:
Integrated health care - primary:
Integrated health care - specialty:
Other:

Additional information about training opportunities: Not all rotations or training experiences may be available as described in the APPIC Directory. Please consult the program's application materials or their website at: https://www.kennedykrieger.org/training/programs/programs/postdoctoral-residency-clinical-child-psychology-autism-related-disorders/postdoctoral-fellowship for a complete description of the training opportunities available at this training site. IF the site has not updated their information by August 1, feel free to contact the Training Director for additional information.

Summary of the Characteristics of the Specified Postdoctoral Class

	2017-2018	2018-2019	2019-2020	2020-2021	2021-2022	2022-2023	2023-2024	2024-2025	2025-2026	2026-2027
Number of Completed Applications:

Where did Former Postdoctoral Fellows Go (1st Placement)?

	2022-2023	2023-2024	2024-2025	2025-2026
Total Number of post-docs:	2	1	2	3
Still a Postdoctoral Fellow:	0	0	0	0
Academic teaching:		0	0	0
Community mental health center:	0	0	0	0
Consortium:	0	0	0	0
University Counseling Center:	0	0	0	0
Hospital/Medical Center:	0	0	0	0
Veterans Affairs Health Care System:	0	0	0	0
Psychiatric facility:	0	0	0	0
Correctional facility:	0	0	0	0
Health Maintenance Organization:	0	0	0	0
School district/system:	0	0	0	0
Independent practice setting:	0	0	0	0
Other (Academic Psychology Department):	0	0	0	0
Link to Program's Trainee Admissions, Support, and Outcome Data:

Department : Center for Autism Services, Science and Innovation

Populations

Treatment Modalities

Experience