Referral Biography
Dr. Fischer completed his masters and doctoral degree in school psychology at Louisiana State University. Before arriving at the University of Utah in 2014, he completed his predoctoral internship in clinical psychology at the May Institute in Massachusetts. His internship and graduate work focused on providing evidence-based practice in schools, hospitals, and mental health clinics to children with disabilities and their families. Specifically, Dr. Fischer’s clinical interests concentrate on the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), as well a providing support and training to their families. As such, his scholarship is considerably influenced by his applied work in those areas. Currently, Dr. Fischer is an assistant professor of school psychology and an adjunct assistant professor of psychiatry at the University of Utah. Additionally, Dr. Fischer is a Licensed Psychologist and Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Dr. Fischer’s research interests follow two distinct lines of inquiry that are directly applicable to the field of school psychology. First, he is interested in creating and evaluating effective strategies for psychologists engaging in consultation, while incorporating cutting-edge technology. His second line of research evaluates evidence-based interventions for children and adolescents with an ASD and their families
Utah Psychological Association