Amy Keefer

2024

A pilot, single-arm feasibility study of an integrated cognitive-behavioral treatment for anxiety in young autistic children

Keefer, A., Perrin, J., Singh, V., Holingue, C., Winchell, S. & Vasa, R. A., Feb 1 2024, In: Journal of pediatric psychology. 49, 2, p. 131-141 11 p.

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Exploring the Symptom Profiles of Intolerance of Uncertainty in Autistic Children

Keefer, A., Singh, V., Jang, Y. S., Alon, L., Surmacz, M., Holingue, C., Mostofsky, S. H. & Vasa, R. A., Jan 2024, In: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. 54, 1, p. 121-130 10 p.

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Open Access

2023

Anxiety in autistic preschool children: Phenomenology and a network analysis of correlates

Vasa, R. A., Kerns, C. M., Singh, V., McDonald, R., Jang, Y. S. & Keefer, A., Aug 2023, In: Autism Research. 16, 8, p. 1561-1572 12 p.

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Effect of Co-occurring Psychiatric Disorders on Treatment of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Anxiety

Meyer, A. T., Moody, E. J., Keefer, A., O’Kelley, S., Duncan, A., Blakeley-Smith, A. & Reaven, J., Feb 2023, In: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. 53, 2, p. 569-579 11 p.

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The Role of Maternal Anxiety in Treatment Response for Youth with ASD and Co-occurring Anxiety

DeVries, L., Pickard, K., Boles, R., Blakeley-Smith, A., Duncan, A., Keefer, A., Klinger, L., Meyer, A. & Reaven, J., Dec 2023, In: Child Psychiatry and Human Development. 54, 6, p. 1789-1798 10 p.

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2022

Dysregulation in Children and Adolescents Presenting to a Multidisciplinary Autism Clinic

Vasa, R. A., Singh, V., McDonald, R. G., Mazefsky, C., Hong, J. S. & Keefer, A., Apr 2022, In: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. 52, 4, p. 1762-1770 9 p.

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2021

DINOSAUR: an integrated cognitive-behavioral treatment for anxiety in young children with ASD

Keefer, A. & Vasa, R. A., Dec 2021, In: Journal of Neurodevelopmental Disorders. 13, 1, 46.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

Open Access

Psychiatric problems during the COVID-19 pandemic in children with autism spectrum disorder

Vasa, R. A., Singh, V., Holingue, C., Kalb, L., Jang, Y. & Keefer, A., Oct 2021, In: Autism Research. 14, 10, p. 2113-2119 7 p.

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Open Access

2020

A Scoping Review of Anxiety in Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Vasa, R. A., Keefer, A., McDonald, R. G., Hunsche, M. C. & Kerns, C. M., Dec 2020, In: Autism Research. 13, 12, p. 2038-2057 20 p.

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6 Scopus citations

Examining the sustained use of a cognitive behavioral therapy program for youth with autism spectrum disorder and co-occurring anxiety

Pickard, K., Blakeley-Smith, A., Boles, R., Duncan, A., Keefer, A., O'Kelley, S. & Reaven, J., May 2020, In: Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders. 73, 101532.

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Investigating the factor structure of the child behavior checklist dysregulation profile in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder

Keefer, A., Singh, V., Kalb, L. G., Mazefsky, C. A. & Vasa, R. A., Mar 1 2020, In: Autism Research. 13, 3, p. 436-443 8 p.

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6 Scopus citations

2019

Trends in psychiatric emergency department visits among youth and young adults in the us

Kalb, L. G., Stapp, E. K., Ballard, E. D., Holingue, C., Keefer, A. & Riley, A., Apr 2019, In: Pediatrics. 143, 4, A1.

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Open Access

36 Scopus citations

2018

Exploring Relationships Between Negative Cognitions and Anxiety Symptoms in Youth With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Keefer, A., Kreiser, N. L., Singh, V., Blakeley-Smith, A., Reaven, J. & Vasa, R. A., Sep 2018, In: Behavior Therapy. 49, 5, p. 730-740 11 p.

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5 Scopus citations

Priorities for Advancing Research on Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Co-occurring Anxiety

Vasa, R. A., Keefer, A., Reaven, J., South, M. & White, S. W., Mar 1 2018, In: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. 48, 3, p. 925-934 10 p.

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25 Scopus citations

Psychosocial interventions for internalizing disorders in youth and adults with ASD

Keefer, A., White, S. W., Vasa, R. A. & Reaven, J., Jan 2 2018, In: International Review of Psychiatry. 30, 1, p. 62-77 16 p.

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7 Scopus citations

Relationships between autism spectrum disorder and intolerance of uncertainty

Vasa, R. A., Kreiser, N. L., Keefer, A., Singh, V. & Mostofsky, S. H., Apr 2018, In: Autism Research. 11, 4, p. 636-644 9 p.

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20 Scopus citations

The Relationship Between Treatment Acceptability and Youth Outcome in Group CBT for Youth with ASD and Anxiety

Walsh, C. E., Moody, E., Blakeley-Smith, A., Duncan, A., Hepburn, S., Keefer, A., Klinger, L., Meyer, A., O’Kelley, S. & Reaven, J., Sep 1 2018, In: Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy. 48, 3, p. 123-132 10 p.

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Training clinicians to deliver group CBT to manage anxiety in youth with ASD: Results of a multisite trial.

Reaven, J., Moody, E. J., Grofer Klinger, L., Keefer, A., Duncan, A., O'Kelley, S., Meyer, A., Hepburn, S. & Blakeley-Smith, A., Mar 2018, In: Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology. 86, 3, p. 205-217 13 p.

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Open Access

2017

Intolerance of Uncertainty Predicts Anxiety Outcomes Following CBT in Youth with ASD

Keefer, A., Kreiser, N. L., Singh, V., Blakeley-Smith, A., Duncan, A., Johnson, C., Klinger, L., Meyer, A., Reaven, J. & Vasa, R. A., Dec 1 2017, In: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. 47, 12, p. 3949-3958 10 p.

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26 Scopus citations

2014

Methodological considerations when assessing restricted and repetitive behaviors and aggression

Keefer, A. J., Kalb, L., Mazurek, M. O., Kanne, S. M., Freedman, B. & Vasa, R. A., Nov 2014, In: Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders. 8, 11, p. 1527-1534 8 p.

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Open Access

4 Scopus citations

One-year course and predictors of abdominal pain in children with autism spectrum disorders: The role of anxiety and sensory over-responsivity

Mazurek, M. O., Keefer, A., Shui, A. & Vasa, R. A., Nov 2014, In: Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders. 8, 11, p. 1508-1515 8 p.

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13 Scopus citations

2013

Age-related differences in the prevalence and correlates of anxiety in youth with autism spectrum disorders

Vasa, R. A., Kalb, L., Mazurek, M., Kanne, S., Freedman, B., Keefer, A., Clemons, T. & Murray, D., Nov 1 2013, In: Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders. 7, 11, p. 1358-1369 12 p.

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58 Scopus citations

Anxiety, sensory over-responsivity, and gastrointestinal problems in children with autism spectrum disorders

Mazurek, M. O., Vasa, R. A., Kalb, L. G., Kanne, S. M., Rosenberg, D., Keefer, A., Murray, D. S., Freedman, B. & Lowery, L. A., Jan 2013, In: Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology. 41, 1, p. 165-176 12 p.

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200 Scopus citations

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