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Autism Spectrum Disorder, Physical Activity, Mental Health
United States

Biography

PhD student in Kinesiology interested in understanding and improving physical and mental health for clinical populations, specifically autism, through physical activity. I aim to understand how to increase physical activity levels for clinical populations.
Seven years of experience in data collection, including the use of motions capture systems, balance assessments, cognitive function assessments, and exercise interventions.

Activities

Employment (2)

Auburn University: Auburn, US

2023-05 to present | PhD Candidate and Graduate Teaching Assistant (School of Kinesiology)
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Kathryn Riis

Old Dominion University: Norfolk, US

2021-09 to 2023-05 | PhD Student and Graduate Teaching Assistant (Kinesiology and Rehabilitation )
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Education and qualifications (3)

Auburn University: Auburn, US

2023-05 to 2025-07 | Doctor of Philosophy, Kinesiology (School of Kinesiology)
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Auburn University: Auburn, US

2020-08 to 2021-07 | Master of Science, Biomechanics (School of Kinesiology)
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Auburn University: Auburn, US

2016-08 to 2020-05 | Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science (School of Kinesiology)
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Professional activities (12)

North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity: Boulder, Colorado, US

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International Society for Autism Research: Kansas City, US

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American College of Sports Medicine: Indianapolis, US

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North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity: Boulder, US

2024-09 to present | Student Advisory Council Member
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Kinesiology Student Academic Advisory Committee: Auburn, Alabama, US

2023 to present | Co-Chair (School of Kinesiology)
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Auburn University Graduate Student Council: Auburn, Alabama, US

2023 to present | Senator
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North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity: Boulder, Colorado, US

2024-06 to 2024-06 | Student Ambassador
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First Year Experience Program: Auburn, Alabama, US

2023 to 2024 | Mentor (Auburn University )
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Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Society: Norfolk, Virginia, US

2022 to 2023 | President (Kinesiology and Rehabilitation )
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College of Health Sciences PhD Committee: Norfolk, Virginia, US

2022 to 2023 | Committee Member (Kinesiology and Rehabilitation )
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College of Health Sciences PhD Committee: Norfolk, Virginia, US

2022 to 2023 | Committee Member (Kinesiology and Rehabilitation )
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Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Society: Norfolk, Virginia, US

2021 to 2022 | Secretary (Kinesiology and Rehabilitation )
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Funding (1)

Get a Grip: Investigation of Non-Slip Socks on Locomotive Parameters in HighRisk Population for Falls

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Auburn University (Auburn, US)
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Works (1)

Physical Activity for Anxiety for Autistic People: A Systematic Review.

Journal of autism and developmental disorders
2024-05-16 | Journal article | Author
Contributors: Kathryn Riis; Brittany Samulski; Kristina Neely; Patricia Laverdure
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Peer review (1 review for 1 publication/grant)

Review activity for Journal of autism and developmental disorders. (1)