Lynn Kern Koegel Ph.D.

About the Author

Lynn Kern Koegel, Ph.D., is a renowned clinical psychologist and behavioral scientist with over four decades of experience in autism research and intervention. As a co-founder of the Koegel Autism Center at the University of California, Santa Barbara, she has dedicated her career to developing innovative, evidence-based strategies that empower families and transform the lives of children on the autism spectrum. Her groundbreaking work emphasizes natural learning environments and positive behavioral supports, drawing from her extensive clinical practice and collaborative research with her husband, Robert L. Koegel, Ph.D. Through her writing and advocacy, Dr. Koegel offers practical hope and actionable guidance to parents navigating the challenges of autism, fostering resilience and independence in children worldwide.