Arianna Garagozzo, PhD

Ariana Garagozzo, PsyD, is a postdoctoral fellow at the Center for Autism Research (CAR) where she works as a clinician on multiple research studies, conducts autism evaluations, and pilots new interventions. In her research role, Dr. Garagozzo works on projects that center on supporting autistic young adults as they move into adulthood. Her research interests include developing interventions to support autistic young adults with and without intellectual disability in learning skills that facilitate healthy romantic relationships. Dr. Garagozzo earned her doctorate in clinical psychology with an emphasis in pediatric neuropsychology at Roosevelt University in Chicago. She completed her APA-accredited predoctoral clinical psychology internship at CHOP within the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. In her free time, Dr. Garagozzo enjoys playing with her daughter and her puppy. She loves to read fiction novels, listen to audiobooks, and try out new coffee shops and local restaurants!