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Susan Faja | Education

Undergraduate School

University of Michigan

Ann Arbor, MI

Graduate School

University of Washington

Seattle, WA

Internship

University of California at Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA

Susan Faja | Publications

  1. Longitudinal relationships between social anhedonia and internalizing symptoms in autistic children: results from the Autism Biomarkers Consortium for Clinical Trials. Psychol Med. 2025 Apr 02; 55:e104. View Longitudinal relationships between social anhedonia and internalizing symptoms in autistic children: results from the Autism Biomarkers Consortium for Clinical Trials. Abstract

  2. Structural pathways related to the subventricular zone are decreased in volume with altered microstructure in young adult males with autism spectrum disorder. Cereb Cortex. 2025 Mar 06; 35(3). View Structural pathways related to the subventricular zone are decreased in volume with altered microstructure in young adult males with autism spectrum disorder. Abstract

  3. Structural pathways related to the subventricular zone are decreased in volume with altered microstructure in young adult males with autism spectrum disorder. Cereb Cortex. 2025 Mar 06; 35(3). View Structural pathways related to the subventricular zone are decreased in volume with altered microstructure in young adult males with autism spectrum disorder. Abstract

  4. Fine Motor Ability and Executive Function in Autistic and Non-autistic Toddlers. J Autism Dev Disord. 2025 Feb 14. View Fine Motor Ability and Executive Function in Autistic and Non-autistic Toddlers. Abstract

  5. Exploring social cognition and romantic self-efficacy in autistic young adults: Better social awareness is associated with lower confidence. Res Autism Spectr Disord. 2024 Oct; 118. View Exploring social cognition and romantic self-efficacy in autistic young adults: Better social awareness is associated with lower confidence. Abstract

  6. Spatiotemporal Eye Movement Dynamics Reveal Altered Face Prioritization in Early Visual Processing Among Autistic Children. Biol Psychiatry Cogn Neurosci Neuroimaging. 2025 Jan; 10(1):45-57. View Spatiotemporal Eye Movement Dynamics Reveal Altered Face Prioritization in Early Visual Processing Among Autistic Children. Abstract

  7. Perceptions of Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder on How Health Care Providers Address Sexual Health. J Dev Behav Pediatr. 2024 Sep-Oct 01; 45(5):e406-e413. View Perceptions of Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder on How Health Care Providers Address Sexual Health. Abstract

  8. Parsing evoked and induced gamma response differences in Autism: A visual evoked potential study. Clin Neurophysiol. 2024 Sep; 165:55-63. View Parsing evoked and induced gamma response differences in Autism: A visual evoked potential study. Abstract

  9. Modeling intra-individual inter-trial EEG response variability in autism. Stat Med. 2024 Jul 30; 43(17):3239-3263. View Modeling intra-individual inter-trial EEG response variability in autism. Abstract

  10. Mind the Gap: Executive Function Is Associated with the Discrepancy Between Cognitive and Adaptive Functioning in Autistic Children Without Cognitive Delay. J Autism Dev Disord. 2024 May 23. View Mind the Gap: Executive Function Is Associated with the Discrepancy Between Cognitive and Adaptive Functioning in Autistic Children Without Cognitive Delay. Abstract

  11. Piloting a battery to evaluate parasympathetic reactivity and externalizing behaviours during early childhood in autism spectrum disorder. Infant Child Dev. 2024 Nov-Dec; 33(6). View Piloting a battery to evaluate parasympathetic reactivity and externalizing behaviours during early childhood in autism spectrum disorder. Abstract

  12. Autism-associated brain differences can be observed in utero using MRI. Cereb Cortex. 2024 04 01; 34(4). View Autism-associated brain differences can be observed in utero using MRI. Abstract

  13. Irritability as a Transdiagnostic Risk Factor for Functional Impairment in Autistic and Non-autistic Toddlers and Preschoolers. Res Child Adolesc Psychopathol. 2024 04; 52(4):551-565. View Irritability as a Transdiagnostic Risk Factor for Functional Impairment in Autistic and Non-autistic Toddlers and Preschoolers. Abstract

  14. Constrained Multivariate Functional Principal Components Analysis for Novel Outcomes in Eye-Tracking Experiments. Stat Biosci. 2024 Dec; 16(3):578-603. View Constrained Multivariate Functional Principal Components Analysis for Novel Outcomes in Eye-Tracking Experiments. Abstract

  15. The Selective Social Attention task in children with autism spectrum disorder: Results from the Autism Biomarkers Consortium for Clinical Trials (ABC-CT) feasibility study. Autism Res. 2023 11; 16(11):2150-2159. View The Selective Social Attention task in children with autism spectrum disorder: Results from the Autism Biomarkers Consortium for Clinical Trials (ABC-CT) feasibility study. Abstract

  16. Short report: Recommendations for education, clinical practice, research, and policy on promoting well-being in autistic youth and adults through a positive focus on sexuality and gender diversity. Autism. 2024 03; 28(3):770-779. View Short report: Recommendations for education, clinical practice, research, and policy on promoting well-being in autistic youth and adults through a positive focus on sexuality and gender diversity. Abstract

  17. Reduced Visual Evoked Potential Amplitude in Autistic Children with Co-Occurring Features of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. J Autism Dev Disord. 2024 Aug; 54(8):2917-2925. View Reduced Visual Evoked Potential Amplitude in Autistic Children with Co-Occurring Features of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Abstract

  18. Evaluation of clinical assessments of social abilities for use in autism clinical trials by the autism biomarkers consortium for clinical trials. Autism Res. 2023 05; 16(5):981-996. View Evaluation of clinical assessments of social abilities for use in autism clinical trials by the autism biomarkers consortium for clinical trials. Abstract

  19. Resting frontal alpha asymmetry as a predictor of executive and affective functioning in children with neurodevelopmental differences. Front Psychol. 2022; 13:1065598. View Resting frontal alpha asymmetry as a predictor of executive and affective functioning in children with neurodevelopmental differences. Abstract

  20. Here's the Story: Narrative Ability and Executive Function in Autism Spectrum Disorder. Res Autism Spectr Disord. 2023 Mar; 101. View Here's the Story: Narrative Ability and Executive Function in Autism Spectrum Disorder. Abstract

  21. Concomitant medication use in children with autism spectrum disorder: Data from the Autism Biomarkers Consortium for Clinical Trials. Autism. 2023 05; 27(4):952-966. View Concomitant medication use in children with autism spectrum disorder: Data from the Autism Biomarkers Consortium for Clinical Trials. Abstract

  22. A functional model for studying common trends across trial time in eye tracking experiments. Stat Biosci. 2023 Apr; 15(1):261-287. View A functional model for studying common trends across trial time in eye tracking experiments. Abstract

  23. The Autism Biomarkers Consortium for Clinical Trials: Initial Evaluation of a Battery of Candidate EEG Biomarkers. Am J Psychiatry. 2023 01 01; 180(1):41-49. View The Autism Biomarkers Consortium for Clinical Trials: Initial Evaluation of a Battery of Candidate EEG Biomarkers. Abstract

  24. Sexual Knowledge, Experiences, and Pragmatic Language in Adults With and Without Autism: Implications for Sex Education. J Autism Dev Disord. 2023 Oct; 53(10):3770-3786. View Sexual Knowledge, Experiences, and Pragmatic Language in Adults With and Without Autism: Implications for Sex Education. Abstract

  25. Attention Allocation During Exploration of Visual Arrays in ASD: Results from the ABC-CT Feasibility Study. J Autism Dev Disord. 2023 Aug; 53(8):3220-3229. View Attention Allocation During Exploration of Visual Arrays in ASD: Results from the ABC-CT Feasibility Study. Abstract

  26. Multilevel hybrid principal components analysis for region-referenced functional electroencephalography data. Stat Med. 2022 08 30; 41(19):3737-3757. View Multilevel hybrid principal components analysis for region-referenced functional electroencephalography data. Abstract

  27. Identifying Age Based Maturation in the ERP Response to Faces in Children With Autism: Implications for Developing Biomarkers for Use in Clinical Trials. Front Psychiatry. 2022; 13:841236. View Identifying Age Based Maturation in the ERP Response to Faces in Children With Autism: Implications for Developing Biomarkers for Use in Clinical Trials. Abstract

  28. Beyond group differences: Exploring the preliminary signals of target engagement of an executive function training for autistic children. Autism Res. 2022 07; 15(7):1261-1273. View Beyond group differences: Exploring the preliminary signals of target engagement of an executive function training for autistic children. Abstract

  29. Patterns of Intervention Utilization Among School-Aged Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Findings from a Multi-Site Research Consortium. Res Autism Spectr Disord. 2022 Jun; 94. View Patterns of Intervention Utilization Among School-Aged Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Findings from a Multi-Site Research Consortium. Abstract

  30. The autism biomarkers consortium for clinical trials: evaluation of a battery of candidate eye-tracking biomarkers for use in autism clinical trials. Mol Autism. 2022 03 21; 13(1):15. View The autism biomarkers consortium for clinical trials: evaluation of a battery of candidate eye-tracking biomarkers for use in autism clinical trials. Abstract

  31. Small Nucleus Accumbens and Large Cerebral Ventricles in Infants and Toddlers Prior to Receiving Diagnoses of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Cereb Cortex. 2022 03 04; 32(6):1200-1211. View Small Nucleus Accumbens and Large Cerebral Ventricles in Infants and Toddlers Prior to Receiving Diagnoses of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Abstract

  32. A preliminary randomized, controlled trial of executive function training for children with autism spectrum disorder. Autism. 2022 02; 26(2):346-360. View A preliminary randomized, controlled trial of executive function training for children with autism spectrum disorder. Abstract

  33. Modeling temporal dynamics of face processing in youth and adults. Soc Neurosci. 2021 08; 16(4):345-361. View Modeling temporal dynamics of face processing in youth and adults. Abstract

  34. Brief Report: Test-Retest Reliability of Cognitive, Affective, and Spontaneous Theory of Mind Tasks Among School-Aged Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. J Autism Dev Disord. 2022 Apr; 52(4):1890-1895. View Brief Report: Test-Retest Reliability of Cognitive, Affective, and Spontaneous Theory of Mind Tasks Among School-Aged Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Abstract

  35. Brief Report: Examining the Links Between Language Processes and Working Memory Impairments in Toddlers and Preschoolers with ASD. J Autism Dev Disord. 2022 Apr; 52(4):1872-1880. View Brief Report: Examining the Links Between Language Processes and Working Memory Impairments in Toddlers and Preschoolers with ASD. Abstract

  36. Inhibition in developmental disorders: A comparison of inhibition profiles between children with autism spectrum disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and comorbid symptom presentation. Autism. 2021 01; 25(1):227-243. View Inhibition in developmental disorders: A comparison of inhibition profiles between children with autism spectrum disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and comorbid symptom presentation. Abstract

  37. Day-to-Day Test-Retest Reliability of EEG Profiles in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder and Typical Development. Front Integr Neurosci. 2020; 14:21. View Day-to-Day Test-Retest Reliability of EEG Profiles in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder and Typical Development. Abstract

  38. The Autism Biomarkers Consortium for Clinical Trials (ABC-CT): Scientific Context, Study Design, and Progress Toward Biomarker Qualification. Front Integr Neurosci. 2020; 14:16. View The Autism Biomarkers Consortium for Clinical Trials (ABC-CT): Scientific Context, Study Design, and Progress Toward Biomarker Qualification. Abstract

  39. Biomarker Acquisition and Quality Control for Multi-Site Studies: The Autism Biomarkers Consortium for Clinical Trials. Front Integr Neurosci. 2019; 13:71. View Biomarker Acquisition and Quality Control for Multi-Site Studies: The Autism Biomarkers Consortium for Clinical Trials. Abstract

  40. Neural dynamics of executive function in cognitively able kindergarteners with autism spectrum disorders as predictors of concurrent academic achievement. Autism. 2020 04; 24(3):780-794. View Neural dynamics of executive function in cognitively able kindergarteners with autism spectrum disorders as predictors of concurrent academic achievement. Abstract

  41. Test-retest reliability of the N2 event-related potential in school-aged children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Clin Neurophysiol. 2020 02; 131(2):406-413. View Test-retest reliability of the N2 event-related potential in school-aged children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Abstract

  42. Relations between caregiver-report of sleep and executive function problems in children with autism spectrum disorder and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Res Dev Disabil. 2019 Nov; 94:103464. View Relations between caregiver-report of sleep and executive function problems in children with autism spectrum disorder and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Abstract

  43. Autism and Adult Sex Education: A Literature Review using the Information-Motivation-Behavioral Skills Framework. Sex Disabil. 2019 Sep; 37(3):339-351. View Autism and Adult Sex Education: A Literature Review using the Information-Motivation-Behavioral Skills Framework. Abstract

  44. Methodological considerations in the use of Noldus EthoVision XT video tracking of children with autism in multi-site studies. Biol Psychol. 2019 09; 146:107712. View Methodological considerations in the use of Noldus EthoVision XT video tracking of children with autism in multi-site studies. Abstract

  45. Variation in restricted and repetitive behaviors and interests relates to inhibitory control and shifting in children with autism spectrum disorder. Autism. 2019 07; 23(5):1262-1272. View Variation in restricted and repetitive behaviors and interests relates to inhibitory control and shifting in children with autism spectrum disorder. Abstract

  46. Measuring Individual Differences in Cognitive, Affective, and Spontaneous Theory of Mind Among School-Aged Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. J Autism Dev Disord. 2018 Nov; 48(11):3945-3957. View Measuring Individual Differences in Cognitive, Affective, and Spontaneous Theory of Mind Among School-Aged Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Abstract

  47. Exploring the heterogeneity of neural social indices for genetically distinct etiologies of autism. J Neurodev Disord. 2017; 9:24. View Exploring the heterogeneity of neural social indices for genetically distinct etiologies of autism. Abstract

  48. Neural and behavioral suppression of interfering flankers by children with and without autism spectrum disorder. Neuropsychologia. 2016 Dec; 93(Pt A):251-261. View Neural and behavioral suppression of interfering flankers by children with and without autism spectrum disorder. Abstract

  49. Early event-related potentials to emotional faces differ for adults with autism spectrum disorder and by serotonin transporter genotype. Clin Neurophysiol. 2016 06; 127(6):2436-47. View Early event-related potentials to emotional faces differ for adults with autism spectrum disorder and by serotonin transporter genotype. Abstract

  50. Face perception and learning in autism spectrum disorders. Q J Exp Psychol (Hove). 2017 05; 70(5):970-986. View Face perception and learning in autism spectrum disorders. Abstract

  51. Executive function predicts the development of play skills for verbal preschoolers with autism spectrum disorders. Autism Res. 2016 12; 9(12):1274-1284. View Executive function predicts the development of play skills for verbal preschoolers with autism spectrum disorders. Abstract

  52. Face processing among twins with and without autism: social correlates and twin concordance. Soc Cogn Affect Neurosci. 2016 Jan; 11(1):44-54. View Face processing among twins with and without autism: social correlates and twin concordance. Abstract

  53. A computer-generated animated face stimulus set for psychophysiological research. Behav Res Methods. 2015 Jun; 47(2):562-70. View A computer-generated animated face stimulus set for psychophysiological research. Abstract

  54. Erratum to: A computer-generated animated face stimulus set for psychophysiological research. Behav Res Methods. 2015 Jun; 47(2):571. View Erratum to: A computer-generated animated face stimulus set for psychophysiological research. Abstract

  55. Reduced delay of gratification and effortful control among young children with autism spectrum disorders. Autism. 2015 Jan; 19(1):91-101. View Reduced delay of gratification and effortful control among young children with autism spectrum disorders. Abstract

  56. Performance on the dimensional change card sort and backward digit span by young children with autism without intellectual disability. Child Neuropsychol. 2014; 20(6):692-9. View Performance on the dimensional change card sort and backward digit span by young children with autism without intellectual disability. Abstract

  57. The nucleus accumbens is involved in both the pursuit of social reward and the avoidance of social punishment. Neuropsychologia. 2013 Sep; 51(11):2062-9. View The nucleus accumbens is involved in both the pursuit of social reward and the avoidance of social punishment. Abstract

  58. Reward-based decision making and electrodermal responding by young children with autism spectrum disorders during a gambling task. Autism Res. 2013 Dec; 6(6):494-505. View Reward-based decision making and electrodermal responding by young children with autism spectrum disorders during a gambling task. Abstract

  59. Early behavioral intervention is associated with normalized brain activity in young children with autism. J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry. 2012 Nov; 51(11):1150-9. View Early behavioral intervention is associated with normalized brain activity in young children with autism. Abstract

  60. The responsiveness of biological motion processing areas to selective attention towards goals. Neuroimage. 2012 Oct 15; 63(1):581-90. View The responsiveness of biological motion processing areas to selective attention towards goals. Abstract

  61. The effects of face expertise training on the behavioral performance and brain activity of adults with high functioning autism spectrum disorders. J Autism Dev Disord. 2012 Feb; 42(2):278-93. View The effects of face expertise training on the behavioral performance and brain activity of adults with high functioning autism spectrum disorders. Abstract

  62. Neurocognitive predictors of social and communicative developmental trajectories in preschoolers with autism spectrum disorders. J Int Neuropsychol Soc. 2008 Nov; 14(6):956-66. View Neurocognitive predictors of social and communicative developmental trajectories in preschoolers with autism spectrum disorders. Abstract

  63. Brief report: face configuration accuracy and processing speed among adults with high-functioning autism spectrum disorders. J Autism Dev Disord. 2009 Mar; 39(3):532-8. View Brief report: face configuration accuracy and processing speed among adults with high-functioning autism spectrum disorders. Abstract

  64. Becoming a face expert: a computerized face-training program for high-functioning individuals with autism spectrum disorders. Dev Neuropsychol. 2008; 33(1):1-24. View Becoming a face expert: a computerized face-training program for high-functioning individuals with autism spectrum disorders. Abstract

  65. Amygdalar volume and behavioral development in autism. Arch Gen Psychiatry. 2006 Jun; 63(6):686-93. View Amygdalar volume and behavioral development in autism. Abstract

  66. Perceiving facial and vocal expressions of emotion in individuals with Williams syndrome. Am J Ment Retard. 2006 Jan; 111(1):15-26. View Perceiving facial and vocal expressions of emotion in individuals with Williams syndrome. Abstract

  67. Social-perceptual abilities in adolescents and adults with Williams syndrome. Cogn Neuropsychol. 2006; 23(2):338-49. View Social-perceptual abilities in adolescents and adults with Williams syndrome. Abstract

  68. Neurocognitive and electrophysiological evidence of altered face processing in parents of children with autism: implications for a model of abnormal development of social brain circuitry in autism. Dev Psychopathol. 2005; 17(3):679-97. View Neurocognitive and electrophysiological evidence of altered face processing in parents of children with autism: implications for a model of abnormal development of social brain circuitry in autism. Abstract

  69. People with Williams syndrome process faces holistically. Cognition. 2003 Aug; 89(1):11-24. View People with Williams syndrome process faces holistically. Abstract

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