Leanna
Kehl
PhD
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Developmental Medicine
Doctors' Office Tower
2200 Children's Way
Nashville
Tennessee
37232-9003
leanna.kehl@vumc.org
M.S.
Clinical Child and School Psychology - Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, Edwardsville, IL
Ph.D.
School Psychology - University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Internship
Predoctoral Internship in Pediatric Psychology - Mailman Center for Child Development, University of Miami, Miami, FL
Fellowship
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship - Vanderbilt Kennedy Center Treatment and Research Institute for Autism
Spectrum Disorders (VKC TRIAD), Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN
Clinical Interests
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Neurodevelopmental Conditions, Developmental Delays, Caregiver Training and Coaching, Integrated Behavioral Health in Primary Care
Research Interests
Dr Kehl's research focuses on the development, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based practices for autistic children and for children experiencing behavioral and emotional concerns. Past and current projects examine innovative assessment and intervention models, including telehealth diagnostic tools, caregiver focused interventions, and integrated behavioral health approaches within the pediatric primary care setting.