Roald A. Øien
Job description
Dr. Roald A. Øien, PhD, is Professor of Special Education and Developmental Psychology at the Department of Education at UiT - The Arctic University of Norway, where he earned his PhD in Psychology. He also holds positions as Clinical Professor at the University Hospital of North Norway (UNN) and Assistant Professor of Developmental Disabilities at Yale Child Study Center. Dr. Øien began his affiliation with Yale University as a Research Scientist during his PhD and has spent time living and working in New Haven.
Dr. Øien’s research focuses on developmental psychology and special education, particularly early developmental, behavioral, and temperamental features in children with and without neurodevelopmental disorders. His clinical expertise includes Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and Tourette Syndrome.
A significant aspect of Dr. Øien’s scholarly contributions is in the early identification and understanding of autism spectrum disorders. His research often explores the intersection of neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders, striving to enhance diagnostic tools and therapeutic interventions for children and adolescents. His extensive publications cover topics such as gender dysphoria in individuals with autism, substance use problems in those with ASD, and the application of virtual reality in therapeutic settings for neurodevelopmental disorders.
Dr. Øien is a Senior Associate Editor for the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders (JADD), one of the leading journals in the field of autism research.
He has delivered keynote speeches at prestigious institutions including Yale University, University College London (UCL), King's College, and Stony Brook University. Additionally, Dr. Øien has served as an ambassador for Norway in the International Society for Autism Research (INSAR), reflecting his dedication to promoting global collaboration and knowledge exchange in the field of autism research.
In 2024, Dr. Øien joined the Early Childhood Peace Consortium (ECPC), a global network dedicated to leveraging scientific and practice-based evidence to promote sustainable peace, social cohesion, and social justice through early childhood development (ECD).
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Publications outside Cristin
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Chapter author in Springers Encyclopedia of Autism Spectrum Disorders
Teaching
Keynote and Invited Talks:
2019: King's College London
Topic: Autism Spectrum Disorders: Complexities Associated with Sex Differences, Screening, and Diagnosis.
2018: Stony Brook University, New York
Social Competence & Treatment Lab (Lerner Lab)
Topic: Autism Spectrum Disorders: Difficulties Associated with Sex Differences, Screening, and Diagnosis.
2017: Yale Child Study Center, Science Meeting
Topic: Autism Spectrum Disorder: Difficulties Associated with Sex Differences, Screening, and Diagnosis.
2017: Yale Child Study Center, McPartland Lab Lecture
Topic: Parenting and Autism.
2016: Yale Child Study Center, Science Meeting
Topic: Parents and Autism.
2015: Yale Child Study Center, Science Meeting
Topic: Sex Differences in Toddlers.
2015: 1st Arctic Conference on Autism and Developmental Disorders
Topic: Parenting Children with Autism.
2015: NTNU (Norwegian University of Technology)
Speech and Language Pathology
Topic: Autism and Language (2-hour lecture).
2014: Yale Child Study Center, Science Meeting
Topic: Autism and Technology.
Seminar Series and Regular Courses:
2017: UiT Autism Seminar
12 x 2-hour lectures on various topics related to Autism Spectrum Disorders.
2016: UiT Autism Seminar
12 x 2-hour lectures on various topics related to Autism Spectrum Disorders.
2015–Present: UiT – Special Needs Education
Regular course on Autism Spectrum Disorders: Assessment and Treatment.
2014–Present: Yale Child Study Center – Summer Session
Regular sessions on Parenting and Autism.
2014–Present: UiT – Clinical Psychology
Regular course on Autism Spectrum Disorders: Assessment and Treatment.
Member of project
CV
Education:
B.A. UiT – The Arctic University of Norway, Department of Education (2010-2012)
M.A. UiT – The Arctic University of Norway, Department of Education (2012-2013)
PhD. UiT – The Arctic University of Norway, Department of Psychology (2015-2018)
Career/Academic Appointments:
2014-15 Assistant Professor, Dept. of Psychology, UiT – The Arctic University of Norway
2015-18 PhD Candidate, Dept. of Psychology, UiT – The Arctic University of Norway
2014-> Visiting Research Scientist, Child Study Center, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT
2018-2020 Associate Professor - Special Education, Dept. of Education, UiT – The Arctic University of Norway
2019-> Assistant Professor, Adjunct - Child Study Center, School of Medicine, Yale University
2020-> Professor - Special Education, Dept. of Education, UiT - The Arctic University of Norway
2020-> Associate Editor - Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders (Springer/Nature)
2021-> Clinical Professor - University Hospital of North Norway - Habilitation
Professional Honors & Recognition
International/National/Regional
2017: Springer/Nature Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders – Top reviewer
2016: Springer/Nature Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders – Top reviewer
University
2016: UiT – The Arctic University of Norway, Department of Psychology Research award for Phd candidates
Invited Speaking Engagements, Presentations, Symposia & Workshops :
International/National
2017: IMFAR 2017. Oral presentation “Sex differences in children referred for assessment: An exploratory analysis of the AMSE (Autism Mental Status Exam)
2016: IMFAR 2016. Poster presentation “Sex differences in children with and without ASD – Utilizing the M-CHAT”
Lectures
2019: Kings College London. Autism Spectrum Disorders: Complexities Associated with sex differences, screening and diagnosis.
2018: Stony Brook University, New York. Social Competence & Treatment Lab (Lerner Lab) Autism Spectrum Disorders: Difficulties Associated with sex differences, screening and diagnosis.
2017: Yale Child Study Center, Science Meeting: Autism Spectrum Disorder: Difficulties Associated with sex differences, screening and diagnosis.
2017: UiT Autism Seminar – Autism Spectrum Disorders (12 x 2 hours lectures on various topics)
2017: Yale Child Study Center - McPartland Lab lecture: Parenting and autism
2016: Yale Child Study Center – Science Meeting: Parents and autism
2016: UiT Autism Seminar – Autism Spectrum Disorders (12 x 2 hours lectures on various topics)
2015: Yale Child Study Center – Science Meeting: Sex differences in toddlers
2015: 1stArctic Conference on Autism and Developmental Disorders: Parenting children with autism
2015: NTNU (Norwegian University of Technology): Speech and language pathology. 2 hours “Autism and language.”
2015-> UiT – Special Needs Education: Autism Spectrum Disorders: Assessment and Treatment
2014: Yale Child Study Center – Science Meeting: Autism and technology
2014-> Yale Child Study Center – Summer Session: Parenting and Autism
2014-> UiT – Clinical Psychology: Autism Spectrum Disorders: Assessment and Treatment
Professional Service
Editor/Associate Editor
2017-18 Guest Editor – Springer/Nature Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. Parents, Caregivers and Autism Spectrum Disorders (Vol. 4, 2018)
2018 -> Guest Editor - Springer/Nature Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. Early Detection of Autism Spectrum Disorder - Advances in Research and Practice
2019 ->2020 Editorial Board Memeber - Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
2020 -> Associate Editor - Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
2020 -> Global Senior Leader - International Society for Autism Research (INSAR)
2014-present Reviewer for Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, Psychiatry Research, Journal of Attention Disorders, Pharmacogenomics and Personalized Medicine, Autism Research, Molecular Autism.