Josh McConnell

Email: jbmcconnell@wisc.edu

Biography

Josh is a doctoral student in the School Psychology area within the Department of Educational Psychology. Josh received his BSc in Psychology with a minor in Philosophy from the University of Calgary. Prior to attending UW-Madison, Josh worked at Springbank Psychology, a Canadian private practice specializing in neurodevelopmental-related clinical concerns. Josh’s research is focused on identifying intelligence patterns within the Autistic brain, using both network-based approaches and examination of clinical assessment data. His clinical focus lies in the diagnosis and treatment of neurodevelopmental disorders, with specific emphasis on Autism Spectrum Disorder and Intellectual Disability.

Education

BSc – Psychology (minor in philosophy)
MS – School Psychology

Research Interests

Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intelligence, and Social Skills Interventions