Autism Postdoctoral Fellowship, Moore, Oklahoma
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Position Title: Autism Immersion Postdoctoral Fellowship (APPIC Member)
Institution: Moore Autism Center, P.C.
City: Moore (between Oklahoma City and Norman)
State/Province: Oklahoma
Type of Setting: Multi-Specialty Private Practice
Stipend: $70,000
Description: Moore Autism Center, P.C. is continuing to accept applications to its Autism Immersion postdoctoral fellowship for the 2026-2027 training year. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Follow this link for more information on the fellowship. See below for a description of program:
As one of only two APPIC Member postdoctoral programs in Oklahoma, the Autism Immersion postdoc is an opportunity to engage in an organized program of training with the ASD population within a multi-specialty (i.e., psychology, speech, occupational therapy) group practice setting.
Fellows typically begin in August for a one-year term. Training at the MAC is based on a developmental approach with gradual and supportive progression toward clinical competence and independence. Our program incorporates a competency-based and developmental approach to clinical supervision. Fellows work with their supervisors on a daily basis. They receive a minimum of two hours of individual supervision and one hour of group supervision from licensed psychologists each week. Training methods include didactic instruction, role-modeling and observational learning, experiential practice, supervisory or consultative guidance, mentoring, and professional socialization.
Fellows will participate in an ADOS-2 initial training and follow-up “recalibration” training provided by MAC supervisors. Under supervision, fellows will gain competency in ADOS-2 administration for children of all ages using the Toddler Module, Module 1, Module 2, Module 3 (and in rare instances Module 4), demonstrating knowledge of how to choose the appropriate module based on age, developmental level, and language skills as specified in the ADOS manual. Fellows will also demonstrate the ability to interpret ADOS-2 results to use in differential diagnosis and the development of appropriate treatment recommendations.
In addition to expert assessment and diagnosis of ASDs, fellows will become expert in the treatment of ASDs, utilizing diverse treatment philosophies and techniques. Fellows who have completed the BCBA coursework will have the opportunity to complete their BCBA supervision hours during their fellowship year under the supervision of Dr. Caitlin Stephens, Ph.D., BCBA-D, who is a former MAC Autism Immersion fellow.
Supervisors:
Stoni Fortney, Ph.D. (she/her/hers)
Caitlin Stephens, Ph.D., BCBA-D (she/her/hers)
D. Gant Ward, Ph.D. (he/him/his)
How to Apply: Please submit all application materials to Dr. Gant Ward, PhD dr.ward@yahoo.com
Application materials include:
1. Cover letter/statement of interest
2. A current Curriculum Vitae
3. De-identified Autism Evaluation Report
For questions, please contact:
D. Gant Ward, PhD, Fellowship Training Director, dr.ward@yahoo.com
Thank you,
D. Gant Ward, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Owner - Moore Counseling Center, P.C.
Owner - Moore Autism Center, P.C.