Voluntary Faculty
Voluntary faculty are typically clinicians or others who are employed outside of the School but make significant contributions to department programs at the medical center or at affiliate institutions.
Voluntary rank detailsMichael Powers, BS, PsyD
Associate Clinical ProfessorAbout
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Appointments
Child Study Center
Associate Clinical ProfessorPrimary
Other Departments & Organizations
- Child Study Center
- Predoctoral Internship and Postdoctoral Fellowship in Psychology
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)
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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 PressBehavioral 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, Palmieri M, D’Eramo K, Powers K. Behavioral Intervention Techniques for Reducing Problem Behavior. 2025, 251-287. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-78143-8_10.BooksBehavioral 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.251-287Chapters
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; 2023Books
2021
Behavior therapy
Powers, M.D. Behavior therapy. In Volkmar, FR, & Powers, MD., editors. Encyclopedia of Autism Spectrum Disorders, Second Edition. New York: Springer: 2021ChaptersAversive 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: 2021ChaptersBehavioral assessment
Powers, M.D. Behavioral assessment. In Volkmar, FR, & Powers, MD, editors. Encyclopedia of Autism Spectrum Disorders, Second Edition. New York: Springer: 2021Chapters
2020
Behavioral Assessment
Powers M. Behavioral Assessment. 2020, 1-5. DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4614-6435-8_1012-3.Books
Academic Achievements & Community Involvement
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Activities
activity Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
07/01/2021 - PresentJournal ServiceEditorial Board Memberactivity American Psychological Association
07/01/1984 - PresentProfessional OrganizationsMemberactivity International Society for Autism Research
07/01/2010 - PresentProfessional OrganizationsMemberactivity Office of the Child Advocate, State of Connecticut
06/01/2010 - PresentPublic ServiceConsultantactivity Center for Children’s Advocacy
03/01/2026 - PresentPublic ServiceBoard of Directors
Honors
honor Special Commendation for 25 Years of Service to the Autism Community
03/01/2019Regional AwardConnecticut State LegislatureDetailsUnited Stateshonor Distinguished Contributor to the Field of Autism
07/01/2015Regional AwardSouthern Connecticut State University and Autism Services and Resources ConnecticutDetailsUnited Stateshonor Literary Achievement Award for Children with Autism: A Parent's Guide
07/01/1990National AwardAutism Society of AmericaDetailsUnited States
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