Dr. Deija McLean is a Licensed Psychologist and Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) who specializes in serving those with Autism Spectrum Disorder and related neurodevelopmental conditions. She earned her Ph.D. in School Psychology from the University of Missouri with a focus in Applied Behavior Analysis. She completed her American Psychological Association (APA) accredited predoctoral internship at the Kennedy Krieger Institute/Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and postdoctoral fellowship at Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital. Dr. McLean additionally served as a Clinical Assistant Professor within the Behavior Analysis and Therapy Program at Southern Illinois University.
Dr. McLean’s clinical passions involve connecting families with services and resources, supporting families in improving quality of life, and collaborating with other service providers. Dr. McLean is a member of ECHO Autism, and she serves on the Advisory Board for Spectrum of Hope.
Research Publications
McCrae, C. S., Chan, W. S., Curtis, A. F., … McLean, D., Davenport, M., Muckerman, J., Takahashi, N., McCann, D., McGovney, K., Sahota, P., & Mazurek, M. O. (2020). Telehealth cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia in children with autism spectrum disorder: A pilot examining feasibility, satisfaction, and preliminary findings. Autism. https://doi.org/10.1177/1362361320949078
Eklund, K., Kilgus, S., Taylor, C., … McLean, D., Calderon, F., Kilpatrick, K. (2019). Efficacy of a combined approach to tier 2 social-emotional and behavioral intervention and the moderating effects of function. School Mental Health. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12310-019-09321-5
McLean, D., Eklund, K., Kilgus, S., & Burns, M. (2018). Influence of teacher burnout and self-efficacy on the referral and identification of student behavior concerns. School Psychology Quarterly. http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/spq0000304
Eklund, K., Meyer, L., Way, S., & McLean, D. (2017). School psychologists as mental health providers: The impact of staffing ratios and medicaid on service provisions. Psychology in the Schools, 54, 279-293. doi:10.1002/pits.21996
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- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), School Psychology – University of Missouri (APA Accredited), 2020
- Graduate Certificate, Applied Behavior Analysis – University of Missouri, 2018
- Bachelor of Science in Education, Early and Middle Childhood Studies – The Ohio State University, 2015