Contact
Email: jvarley@uw.edu
Phone: 206.221.6806
Biography
My primary research and clinical interests are in the diagnosis and etiology of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). I am an attending psychologist at the Seattle Children’s Autism Center where I conduct diagnostic evaluations for ASD and supervise practicum students in this regard. I am investigating various methods for diagnosis in an effort to streamline the process and decrease wait times for an initial diagnostic evaluation for ASD.
I am also interested in understanding more about the genetic landscape of ASD in order to create meaningful subtypes of the disorder, with a hope of individualizing treatments for people with ASD in the future. I have been closely involved with Raphael Bernier, PhD in his research examining genetic contributions and biomarkers of ASD. Lastly, I have been particularly interested in ASD-related traits that can present in family members of individuals with ASD.
More about Dr. Gerdts …
Jennifer Gerdts
- Clinical characteristics and management of pediatric egg-induced anaphylaxis: A cross-sectional study March 18, 2024
- Core Outcome Set for IgE-mediated food allergy clinical trials and observational studies of interventions: International Delphi consensus study 'COMFA' March 4, 2024
- Milk-induced anaphylaxis among children presenting to Canadian emergency departments December 9, 2023
- Managing anaphylaxis: Epinephrine, antihistamines, and corticosteroids: More than 10 years of Cross-Canada Anaphylaxis REgistry data September 9, 2023
- "Vegan" and "plant-based" claims: risk implications for milk- and egg-allergic consumers in Canada August 24, 2023
Medical/Professional School
University of Washington, Seattle, WA
Fellowship
University of Washington, Seattle, WA
- Autism spectrum disorder
- Child and adolescent psychiatry/psychology
