Eric M. Butter, PhD
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Eric M. Butter, PhD, serves as Chief of the Division of Psychology in the Department of Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Chief of the Section of Psychology at Nationwide Children's and Director of Nationwide Children's Hospital's Child Development Center. Dr. Butter is a founding faculty member of Nationwide Children's Child Development Center: an interdisciplinary program offering multiple medical subspecialties including psychology; social work; marriage and family therapy; speech and language therapy; and genetics counseling.
He obtained a Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in Child Clinical and Community Psychology. His graduate school studies included a broad child clinical background with training in coping and adjustment, prevention, and childhood aggression. In 1999, Dr. Butter completed a pre-doctoral internship in Pediatric Psychology and a post-doctoral fellowship in Pediatric Psychology and Developmental Disabilities in Columbus before moving into clinical research activities in neurodevelopmental disabilities and autism in collaboration with The Ohio State University Nisonger Center.
His research has focused on the bio-medical correlates and potential etiologies of autism spectrum disorders and ADHD as well as psychological and medical treatment of these disorders. He is currently the PI for several medical network grants and federally funded research studies focusing on pediatrics.
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Pediatric Psychology
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Psychiatry and Behavioral Health -
Primary Section
Psychology
Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 02/26/2016
| Fellowship | Nationwide Children's Hospital | Date Completed: 07/31/2003 |
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| Residency | Nationwide Children's Hospital | Date Completed: 07/31/2000 |