Dr. Gelbar edited a book, Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Clinical Handbook, that summarizes the current state of the research concerning adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This is important, as the research indicates that young adults have low rates of attendance in post-secondary education, of being competitively employed, and of living independently. Traditionally, the field of autism has focused on early screening, diagnosis, and intervention. The poor outcomes indicate that individuals with ASD experience lifelong struggles, and few other books have focused on adolescents and young adults with ASD. Experts from a multitude of disciplines serving this population have written chapters that summarize the research in their area of expertise and offer practical suggestions for clinicians, teachers, and parents. For more information, please click here.

Selected Publications

Below are a selected list of Dr. Gelbar’s peer-reviewed publications:

Accessibility service providers’ perceptions of college students with autism spectrum disorder 2022; Frontiers in Education; Gelbar, N.W.|Cascio, A.A.|Madaus, J.W.|Reis, S.M.

A Systematic Review of the Research on Gifted Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorder 2022; Gifted Child Quarterly; Gelbar, N.W.|Cascio, A.A.|Madaus, J.W.|Reis, S.M.

Considerations for educators in supporting student learning in the midst of COVID‐19 2021; Psychology in the Schools; Minkos, M.L.|Gelbar, N.W.

Factors Related to Extended Time Use by College Students With Disabilities 2020; Remedial and Special Education; Gelbar, N.W.|Madaus, J.W.

A Retrospective Chart Review of Children with ASD’s Individual Education Plans Compared to Subsequent Independent Psychological Evaluations
2018; Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders; Gelbar, N.W. | Bruder, M.B. | DeBiase, E. | Molteni, J.D.

Exploring the Nature of Compensation Strategies in Individuals With Dyslexia
2018; Canadian Journal of School Psychology; Gelbar, N.W. | Bray, M. | Kehle, T.J. | Madaus, J.W. | Makel, C.

Higher Education and Disability: A Systematic Review of Assessment Instruments Designed for Students, Faculty, and Staff
2018; Journal of Diversity in Higher Education; Lombardi, A. | Gelbar, N. | Dukes, L.L. | Kowitt, J. | Wei, Y.

School psychologists’ perceptions of neuropsychological assessment: A pilot study
2018; International Journal of School and Educational Psychology; Gelbar, N.W. | Bray, M.

Gifted and learning-disabled: A study of strengths and weaknesses in higher-order processing
2018; International Journal of School and Educational Psychology; Ottone-Cross, K.L. | Gelbar, N.W. | Dulong-Langley, S. | Root, M.M. | Avitia, M.J.

Interdependent Group Contingency to Promote Physical Activity in Children
2017; Canadian Journal of School Psychology; Foote, C. | Bray, M.A. | Kehle, T.J. | VanHeest, J.L. | Gelbar, N.W.

Leveraging information technology literacy to enhance college and career readiness for secondary students with disabilities
2017; Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation; Lombardi, A. | Izzo, M.V. | Gelbar, N. | Murray, A. | Buck, A.

Beyond the Mask: Analysis of Error Patterns on the KTEA-3 for Students With Giftedness and Learning Disabilities
2017; Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment; Ottone-Cross, K.L. | Dulong-Langley, S. | Root, M.M. | Gelbar, N. | Bray, M.A.

Mindfulness for children in public schools: Current research and developmental issues to consider
2016; International Journal of School and Educational Psychology; Chadwick, J. | Gelbar, N.W.

Psychologically based therapies to improve lung functioning in students with asthma
2016; International Journal of School and Educational Psychology; Maykel, C. | Bray, M. | Gelbar, N. | Caterino, L. | Avitia, M.

Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Clinical Handbook

Oxford University Press

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A comprehensive survey of current and former college students with autism spectrum disorders
2015; Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine; Gelbar, N.W. | Shefyck, A. | Reichow, B.

Applying LD documentation guidelines at the postsecondary level: Decision making with sparse or missing data
2015; Learning Disability Quarterly; Banerjee, M. | Madaus, J.W. | Gelbar, N.

Case Study on the Implementation of School-Wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports in an Alternative Educational Setting
2015; Journal of Educational and Psychological Consultation; Gelbar, N.W. | Jaffery, R. | Stein, R. | Cymbala, H.

Systematic review of articles describing experience and supports of individuals with autism enrolled in college and university programs 2014; Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders; Gelbar, N.W.| Smith, I.| Reichow, B.