Psychology University of
Lincoln, U.K.
Post-doctoral fellow,
The Ohio State
University
Department of Neurology.
Professional Interests
Dr. Hillier’s main research interests include neuropsychology, psychophysiology, and autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The focus of her research is the processing and understanding of affective material among those on the autism spectrum.
Dr. Hillier’s research includes investigations of emotional memory, physiological responsiveness and subsequent memory for emotion eliciting stimuli, and the effects of psychosocial stress on cognition among those with ASD.
Dr. Hillier is also interested in pharmacological modulation of cognition among various patient populations including those with Broca’s aphasia, mild cognitive impairment, and drug abusers. Dr. Hillier’s interests in neuroimaging have included collaborating on projects using fMRI to identify critical functional areas prior to brain tumor resection, examining functional connectivity associated with semantic and phonological processing, and evaluating pharmacological interventions using fMRI.
Dr.
Hillier’s applied
research program focuses
on her social and
vocational skills
support group,
“Aspirations,” for
adolescents and young
adults on the autism
spectrum. Dr. Hillier
also runs other programs
for adolescents and
young adults on the
autism spectrum
including
"The Network" Program,
"Fit and Fun" Physical
Exercise and Relaxation
Program, the
"Chapters" Book Club,
a
Movie Club, a
college preparation
mentoring program
"Horizons", a
support group for UML
students with Asperger's
Syndrome
"Connections", an
employment preparation
program
"Cafe Career Chat", and the
"SoundScape" music program.