Dr. Sneha Kohli Mathur is a full time Faculty Member in the department of Psychology at the University of Southern California Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences.
Sneha considers herself an ally to the disAbility and Autism communities, and focuses on supporting autistic folks, while educating neurotypicals on how to create a socially inclusive community. Sneha is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), has Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Psychology, and a doctorate degree in Education and Disability Studies.
What makes Sneha’s research, teaching, and consulting unique is her expertise in two very distinct areas, applied behavior analysis and disabilities studies. She is able to layout behaviorally supported practices within a caring social-model context. Sneha is a Faculty in the Psychology department of the University of Southern California (USC), where she teaches Master level courses in Applied Behavior Analysis, and undergraduate courses related to Autism and Neurodiversity. Sneha is also the Faculty Advisor to the Best Buddy Club at USC, in which USC students mentor autistic participants.
She has been invited to speak all over the country, and recently published a book, Understanding the Lived Experiences of Autistic Adults, which she co-authored with an Autistic Adult. Sneha has also worked with colleges to develop and implement autism support programs to maximize the success of college students with ASD. She works with both the students as well as faculty and staff, in order to maximize a positive college experience. Ultimately, Sneha's work centers on increasing the quality of life for individuals with Autism, and her future-focused approach allows her to help individuals build long-term success.
