integrated Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders (iCASD)
Munroe-Meyer Institute
985450 Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE 68198-5450
Professional Summary
Sara Jeglum, PhD, BCBA-D is an assistant professor in the integrated Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders (iCASD). Dr. Jeglum’s clinical, research and training endeavors include assessment and treatment of challenging behavior exhibited by neurodiverse individuals (e.g., autism spectrum disorder, developmental disabilities, genetic syndromes) and diagnostic assessment of autism spectrum disorder and developmental disabilities. She completed an APPIC-accredited pre-doctoral internship and postdoctoral fellowship at the Neurobehavioral Unit (Inpatient and Outpatient Programs) at Kennedy Krieger Institute through Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Within the iCASD, Dr. Jeglum currently works in the Autism Diagnostic Clinic and Behavior and Learning Interventions for Neurodiverse Kids (BLINK) Program. Her clinical work includes the assessment and treatment of autism spectrum disorder and caregiver training.
Specialty Certifications
- Licensed Psychologist, Nebraska
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst - Doctoral
- Health Service Psychologist
Education
- Fellowship, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and Kennedy Krieger Institute, 2020
- PhD, Educational Psychology (School Psychology) University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2020
- MS, Educational Psychology (School Psychology), University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2017
- BA, Psychology and Health Sciences, The University of Iowa, 2013
Teaching
- Development across the Lifespan
- Applied Behavior Analysis in Classroom Management
- Child Psychopathology*
- Psychology Research Seminar*
*Graduate Teaching Assistant
Research Interests
- Autism spectrum disorders (assessment, treatment, caregiver training)
- Prevention of challenging behavior
- Assessment and treatment of challenging behavior
- Mechanisms of preference
Professional Affiliations
- Applied Behavior Analysis International
Awards
- Outstanding Dissertation Award, Wisconsin School Psychology Association (2020)
- Teaching Assistant Excellence Award, Department of Psychology, University of Wisconsin-Madison (2018)