Cao Fang, MSW

McDonnell Scholar

Washington University in St. Louis (WU)

My research focuses on parent engagement in autism care, especially how families of autistic children navigate healthcare, intervention, and education as a coping and resilience strategy. Clinically, I’m interested in ABA and parent-mediated interventions, informed by my previous experience as a behavioral therapist. I aim to promote family-centered, interdisciplinary approaches that support both autistic children and their caregivers.