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Michael Powers, BS, PsyD

Associate Clinical Professor

About

Appointments

Other Departments & Organizations

Education & Training

Internship
The Village for Families and Children (1984)
PsyD
Rutgers University, School Psychology (1984)
MA
Columbia University, Special Education (1980)
BS
Rutgers College, Special Education (1976)

Research

Overview

Medical Research Interests

Psychiatry and Psychology

Research at a Glance

Publications Timeline

A big-picture view of Michael Powers's research output by year.
54Publications
30Citations

Publications

2026

  • Analysis of the pupillary autonomous response against light stimuli as a diagnostic tool for autism in children
    8. Flores, J., Montero, A.E, Barrientos1, F., Zavaleta R., Dioses, A., Noazin, S., Powers, M.D., Gilman, R.H., Roman-Gonzalez, A., Zimic, M. (in press) Analysis of the pupillary autonomous response against light stimuli as a diagnostic tool for autism in children. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders.
    Peer-Reviewed Original Research In Press
  • Behavioral assessment of autism: Current status and future directions
    Powers, M.D.; Palmieri, M.J., Egan, S., & Nulty, E., Behavioral assessment of autism: Current status and future directions (2026). F. Volkmar, K. Pelphry & G. Vivanti (Eds). Handbook of autism and pervasive developmental disorders (5th Ed). New York: Wiley, pp. 817-840.
    Chapters

2025

  • Behavioral intervention techniques for reducing problem behavior
    Powers, M.D., Palmieri, M.J., D’Eramo, K.S. and Powers, K.M. Behavioral intervention techniques for reducing problem behavior. In Reichow, B, Doehring, P., Cicchetti, D., & Volkmar, FR. Editors. Evidence-based practices and treatments for children with autism.New York: Springer: (2025). p.251-287
    Chapters

2023

  • The Encyclopedia of Autism Spectrum Disorders, Second edition.
    Volkmar, F.R. & Powers, M.D., Editors. Encyclopedia of Autism Spectrum Disorders, Second edition. New York: Springer; 2023
    Books

2021

  • Behavior therapy
    Powers, M.D. Behavior therapy. In Volkmar, FR, & Powers, MD., editors. Encyclopedia of Autism Spectrum Disorders, Second Edition. New York: Springer: 2021
    Chapters
  • Aversive and non-aversive interventions
    Powers, M.D. Aversive and non-aversive interventions. In Volkmar, FR., & Powers, MD, editors. Encyclopedia of Autism Spectrum Disorders, Second Edition. New York: Springer: 2021
    Chapters
  • Behavioral assessment
    Powers, M.D. Behavioral assessment. In Volkmar, FR, & Powers, MD, editors. Encyclopedia of Autism Spectrum Disorders, Second Edition. New York: Springer: 2021
    Chapters

2020

Academic Achievements & Community Involvement

Activities

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    Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders

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    American Psychological Association

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    International Society for Autism Research

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    Office of the Child Advocate, State of Connecticut

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    Center for Children’s Advocacy

Honors

  • honor

    Special Commendation for 25 Years of Service to the Autism Community

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    Distinguished Contributor to the Field of Autism

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    Literary Achievement Award for Children with Autism: A Parent's Guide

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