Robert Rieske, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Clinical Psychology - Clinic Director
Office: Garrison Rm 426
B.S. in Behavioral Science (Psychology Emphasis), Utah Valley University (2008)
M.A. in Clinical Psychology, Louisiana State University (2012)
Pre-doctoral Clinical Psychology Residency (2014-2015), Nationwide Children's Hospital/Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, Louisiana State University (2015)
Dr. Rieske will NOT be accepting any graduate students for admission in fall 2025.
Research Interests
Development and validation of assessment measures and improving understanding of autistic symptomology across the lifespan and cutting across gender.
Identifying and reducing barriers to ASD evaluations, particularly for underserved and marginalized populations.
Examining the importance of parental support and affirmation of gender-diverse identities for those with autism.
Assessment and treatment of anxiety and related problems in individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities/Autism Spectrum Disorder (IDD/ASD).
Risk/protective factors in the development of comorbid psychopathology (e.g., anxiety, feeding problems, and challenging behaviors) in individuals with IDD/ASD.
Interdisciplinary and interprofessional education and collaboration, particularly in the context of assessment and service provision to neurodiverse populations.
Selected Publications
Bigham, M., Keister, D., Johnston, S., & Rieske, R. (2023). Comprehensive Assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorders. In J. L. Matson (Ed.) Handbook of Applied Behavioral Analysis for Children with Autism: Clinical Guide to Assessment and Treatment. Switzerland, Springer International Publishing.
Lachance, K., Štětinová, K., Rieske, R. D., & Peer, S. (2022). Repetitive Behavior Scale for Early Childhood (RBS-EC): Psychometrics and developmental effects with a community sample. Submitted to Child Psychiatry and Human Development.
Rieske, R. D. (Ed) (2019). Handbook of Interdisciplinary Treatments for Autism Spectrum Disorder. Switzerland, Springer International Publishing.
Rieske, R. D. & Matson, J. L. (2019). Parental age at conception and the relationship with severity of autism symptoms. Developmental Neurorehabilitation, DOI:10.1080/17518423.2019.1645222
Rieske, R. D., Matson, J. L., & Davis III, T. E. (2013). The moderating effects of autism symptomatology on anxiety symptoms. Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities, 25, 517-531.
Rieske, R. D., Matson, J. L., Davis III, T. E., Konst, M. J., Williams L., & Whiting, S. E. (2013). Examination and validation of a measure of anxiety specific to children with autism spectrum disorders. Developmental Neurorehabilitation, 16, 9-16.