Experts Guide

Boone is executive director of USF's Center for Autism & Related Disabilities. Her research focuses on autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities.

McCrae's areas of expertise include autism, insomnia and chronic pain. She can also discuss topic including non-sleep deep rest, cognitive shuffling, circadian rhythm and sleep patterns.

Zarcone studies autism and developmental disabilities. She is an Associate Professor in the Department of Child and Family Studies and Co-Director of the Florida Center for Inclusive Communities, a University Center of Excellence in Developmental Disabilities. Before USF, Zarcone held positions at the National Autism Center at the May Institute, Johns Hopkins University Medical School and the Kennedy Krieger Institute.

Califf's research interests include early intervention, augmentative alternative communication, pediatric traumatic brain injury, autism spectrum disorder, gestalt language processing and complex language needs.