Roald A. Øien
Professor - Special Education / Developmental Psychology
Stillingsbeskrivelse
Dr. Roald A. Øien, PhD, is Professor of Special Education and Developmental Psychology at the Department of Education at UiT - The Arctic University of Norway. He also holds positions as a Clinical Professor at the University Hospital of North Norway (UNN) and as an Assistant Professor of Developmental Disabilities at Yale Child Study Center.
Dr. Øien’s research is deeply rooted in developmental psychology and special education, with a specific focus on early developmental, behavioral, and temperamental features in children, both with and without neurodevelopmental disorders. His clinical expertise spans a range of conditions including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and Tourette Syndrome.
In his scholarly work, Dr. Øien has contributed significantly to the understanding and early identification of autism spectrum disorders. His publications often explore the intersection of neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders, aiming to improve diagnostic tools and therapeutic interventions for young children and adolescents. Notably, he has published extensively on topics such as gender dysphoria in individuals with autism, substance use problems in individuals with ASD, and the use of virtual reality in therapeutic interventions for neurodevelopmental disorders.
Dr. Øien also serves as Senior Associate Editor for the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disabilities.
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Undervisning
In addition to lectures on a variety of topics on the clinical psychology, special education and nursing programs, I have held a wide range of talks:
2019: Kings College London. Autism Spectrum Disorders: Complexities Associated with sex differences, screening and diagnosis.
2018: Stony Brook University, New York. Social Competence & Treatment Lab (Lerner Lab) Autism Spectrum Disorders: Difficulties Associated with sex differences, screening and diagnosis.
2017: Yale Child Study Center, Science Meeting: Autism Spectrum Disorder: Difficulties Associated with sex differences, screening and diagnosis.
2017: UiT Autism Seminar – Autism Spectrum Disorders (12 x 2 hours lectures on various topics)
2017: Yale Child Study Center - McPartland Lab lecture: Parenting and autism
2016: Yale Child Study Center – Science Meeting: Parents and autism
2016: UiT Autism Seminar – Autism Spectrum Disorders (12 x 2 hours lectures on various topics)
2015: Yale Child Study Center – Science Meeting: Sex differences in toddlers
2015: 1stArctic Conference on Autism and Developmental Disorders: Parenting children with autism
2015: NTNU (Norwegian University of Technology): Speech and language pathology. 2 hours “Autism and language.”
2015-> UiT – Special Needs Education: Autism Spectrum Disorders: Assessment and Treatment
2014: Yale Child Study Center – Science Meeting: Autism and technology
2014-> Yale Child Study Center – Summer Session: Parenting and Autism
2014-> UiT – Clinical Psychology: Autism Spectrum Disorders: Assessment and Treatment
CV
Education:
B.A. UiT – The Arctic University of Norway, Department of Education (2010-2012)
M.A. UiT – The Arctic University of Norway, Department of Education (2012-2013)
PhD. UiT – The Arctic University of Norway, Department of Psychology (2015-2018)
Career/Academic Appointments:
2014-15 Assistant Professor, Dept. of Psychology, UiT – The Arctic University of Norway
2015-18 PhD Candidate, Dept. of Psychology, UiT – The Arctic University of Norway
2014-> Visiting Research Scientist, Child Study Center, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT
2018-2020 Associate Professor - Special Education, Dept. of Education, UiT – The Arctic University of Norway
2019-> Assistant Professor, Adjunct - Child Study Center, School of Medicine, Yale University
2020-> Professor - Special Education, Dept. of Education, UiT - The Arctic University of Norway
2020-> Associate Editor - Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders (Springer/Nature)¨
2021-> Clinical Professor - University Hospital of North Norway - Habilitation
Professional Honors & Recognition
International/National/Regional
2017: Springer/Nature Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders – Top reviewer
2016: Springer/Nature Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders – Top reviewer
University
2016: UiT – The Arctic University of Norway, Department of Psychology Research award for Phd candidates
Invited Speaking Engagements, Presentations, Symposia & Workshops :
International/National
2017: IMFAR 2017. Oral presentation “Sex differences in children referred for assessment: An exploratory analysis of the AMSE (Autism Mental Status Exam)
2016: IMFAR 2016. Poster presentation “Sex differences in children with and without ASD – Utilizing the M-CHAT”
Lectures
2019: Kings College London. Autism Spectrum Disorders: Complexities Associated with sex differences, screening and diagnosis.
2018: Stony Brook University, New York. Social Competence & Treatment Lab (Lerner Lab) Autism Spectrum Disorders: Difficulties Associated with sex differences, screening and diagnosis.
2017: Yale Child Study Center, Science Meeting: Autism Spectrum Disorder: Difficulties Associated with sex differences, screening and diagnosis.
2017: UiT Autism Seminar – Autism Spectrum Disorders (12 x 2 hours lectures on various topics)
2017: Yale Child Study Center - McPartland Lab lecture: Parenting and autism
2016: Yale Child Study Center – Science Meeting: Parents and autism
2016: UiT Autism Seminar – Autism Spectrum Disorders (12 x 2 hours lectures on various topics)
2015: Yale Child Study Center – Science Meeting: Sex differences in toddlers
2015: 1stArctic Conference on Autism and Developmental Disorders: Parenting children with autism
2015: NTNU (Norwegian University of Technology): Speech and language pathology. 2 hours “Autism and language.”
2015-> UiT – Special Needs Education: Autism Spectrum Disorders: Assessment and Treatment
2014: Yale Child Study Center – Science Meeting: Autism and technology
2014-> Yale Child Study Center – Summer Session: Parenting and Autism
2014-> UiT – Clinical Psychology: Autism Spectrum Disorders: Assessment and Treatment
Professional Service
Editor/Associate Editor
2017-18 Guest Editor – Springer/Nature Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. Parents, Caregivers and Autism Spectrum Disorders (Vol. 4, 2018)
2018 -> Guest Editor - Springer/Nature Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. Early Detection of Autism Spectrum Disorder - Advances in Research and Practice
2019 ->2020 Editorial Board Memeber - Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
2020 -> Associate Editor - Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
2020 -> Global Senior Leader - International Society for Autism Research (INSAR)
2014-present Reviewer for Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, Psychiatry Research, Journal of Attention Disorders, Pharmacogenomics and Personalized Medicine, Autism Research, Molecular Autism.