PhD, BCBA
Clinical Assistant Professor
Licensed Psychologist
Education and Training
BA – Vanderbilt University
M.Ed. – Vanderbilt University
PhD – University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Internship – Kennedy Krieger Institute/Johns Hopkins (Neurobehavioral Outpatient Unit and Pediatric Feeding Disorder Program rotations)
Postdoctoral Fellowship – Developmental & Behavioral Psychology, University of Rochester Medical Center
Summary Statement
Dr. Caruthers is a Psychologist in the TEACCH Autism Program and Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill School of Medicine in the Department of Psychiatry. She is also Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
In her role at TEACCH, Dr. Caruthers completes diagnostic evaluations for autism spectrum disorder, consults with community agencies, and provides behavioral intervention services for challenging behavior and feeding concerns.
Dr. Caruthers’ research interests center on the intersection of race and disability in the autistic population. More specifically, Dr. Caruthers is interested in how autism presents in black girls and women as well as their experiences navigating diagnostic, educational, and treatment services.
