Aubyn Stahmer

Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences,

University of California, Davis

Aubyn Stahmer is a clinical and research psychologist and professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of California, Davis She is also director of community-based treatment research at the UC Davis MIND Institute. Her research examines the use of evidence-based intervention in school and community settings for children with autism spectrum disorders and their families. Her current research seeks to understand how to best train teachers and early intervention providers in new effective practices; looks for active ingredients in autism treatment; examines new designs for parent-implemented interventions; and creates early treatment adaptations for use in underserved areas. Stahmer received her PhD in psychology from the University of San Diego.

updated 2025

Contributing topics

Continuous school improvement & support

Educator workforce & effectiveness

Contributing initiatives

Organizing Schools to Serve Students with Disabilities

Publications by Aubyn Stahmer

February 2020

Improving Education for California Students via Professional Development

This brief suggests recommendations for improving student outcomes by providing high quality and ongoing professional development to teachers, administrators, and school personnel. It identifies the achievement gap for diverse learners, including…