Lindsey DeVries

Lindsey DeVries, Ph.D. is a psychologist in the Department of Developmental Pediatrics at Children’s Hospital Colorado as well as an instructor in Department of Pediatrics at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. She completed her B.A. from the University of Wyoming, her M.S. from Eastern Kentucky University, and her Ph.D. from the University of North Dakota. 

After completing her pre-doctoral internship at Florida State University, Dr. DeVries completed a two year postdoctoral fellowship at JFK Partners and graduated from their Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND) program. She has over ten years of experience working and collaborating with families who have children and adolescents with developmental disabilities. 

Her current clinical and research interests include the assessment of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and co-occurring mental health conditions, sexual and reproductive health for individuals with developmental disabilities, and the influences of having a child with an ASD on family well-being and functioning. Dr. DeVries also has a younger brother who has ASD and an intellectual disability. They enjoy traveling, eating pizza, and watching their favorite Disney movies together.

Institution: University of Colorado, Anschutz

Project Title: The Birds and Bees: A pilot study of a parent-mediated sexuality education program for preteens and teens on the Autism Spectrum

Project Overview: The research focuses on the Birds & Bees program, an intervention designed to aid caregivers of autistic preteens and teens in addressing the complexities of puberty, sexuality, and relationships.