Dr. Grace Gengoux

Professor

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Biography

Dr. Grace Gengoux is a Clinical Professor and Director of the Autism Intervention Clinic at Stanford University's Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. With a PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of California, Santa Barbara, she specializes in improving social skills in children with autism through evidence-based practices. Gengoux has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles and actively supervises postdoctoral fellows in clinical treatments. Her research centers on parent training methods that promote child development and address social communication deficits. Gengoux's innovative programs, including Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT), emphasize a family-focused approach that empowers parents to enhance their children's social interactions. She has led various clinical trials evaluating the effectiveness of these treatments in community and home settings, striving for accessible, effective autism interventions. As an Associate Editor for the Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, she contributes significantly to the field of behavioral analysis. Passionate about faculty engagement and wellness, Gengoux also leads initiatives focused on professional fulfillment and resilience within her department.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Professor

2010-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Clinical Professor in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, specializing in autism interventions.

Director

2019-01-01 — Present

Autism Intervention Clinic, Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Director overseeing family-focused evaluations and treatments for autism.

Well-being Director

2019-01-01 — Present

Department of Psychiatry, Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Director focusing on enhancing faculty and staff well-being.

Courses

PSYC 199 PSYC 290 PSYC 370 PSYC 399 PSYC 299

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.