
Maura R. Altman, PsyD
Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics
- Phone
- (317) 944-4846
- Address
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1002 Wishard Blvd., Suite 3120
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Bio
Dr. Rouse Altman is a licensed Clinical Psychologist and Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at the Child Development Center at Riley Hospital for Children and Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. Rouse Altman provides diagnostic consultation and psychological evaluation to children. Clinical interests include the evaluation and treatment of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), behavior disorders, school/learning problems, anxiety, and developmental and intellectual disabilities.
Key Publications
PEER-REVIEWED JOURNAL ARTICLES
Klein, B., Ramaker, M., Fitterling, C., James, C., Rouse, M., Fauntleroy-Love, K. D., McNally Keehn, R., & Enneking, B. (2024). Engagement and satisfaction with care navigation support following telehealth autism evaluation. Department of Pediatrics, Indiana University School of Medicine.
Enneking, B, Ryan, T, Tang, Q, James, C, Rouse, M, Curtin, M, McNally Keehn, R. Acceptability and access metrics for telehealth consultation of pediatric neurodevelopmental disabilities during COVID-19. J Pediatr Health Care. 2023 Mar-Apr;37(2):200-207. doi: 10.1016/j.pedhc.2022.08.008. Epub 2022 Sep 27. PMID: 36175312
Ryan, T., Blewitt, A., Rouse, M., James, C., McNally Keehn, R., & Enneking, B. (Under review). A virtual evaluation protocol for children with verbal language referred for suspected autism spectrum disorder.
McNally Keehn, R., Enneking, B., James, C., Tang, Q., Rouse, M., Hines, E., Raches, C., & Etling, A. (2021). Telehealth evaluation of pediatric neurodevelopmental disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic: Clinician and caregiver perspectives. Journal of Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics. doi: 10.1097/DBP.000000000000104
Enneking, B., Ryan, T., Tang, Q., Rouse, M., Curtin, M., & McNally Keehn, R. (Under review). Feasibility and acceptability of telehealth services in an outpatient pediatric neurodevelopmental evaluation clinic during COVID-19: Lessons learned and future directions.
Ott, M. A., Rouse M. L., Resseguie J., Smith H., & Woodcox S. (2010). Community-level successes and challenges to implementing adolescent sex education programs. Maternal and Child Health Journal, 15(2), 169-177.
Rouse, M. L. (2010). Building self-esteem of female youth in group counseling: A review of literature and practice. Graduate Journal of Counseling Psychology, 2(1), article 4.
BOOK CHAPTERS
Hines, E.N., Rouse Altman, M.L., Raches, C.M., Fodstad, J.C. (2025). Historical Development of Treatment. In: Matson, J.L. (eds) Handbook of Treatments for Autism Spectrum Disorder. Autism and Child Psychopathology Series. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-01237-1_1
Stone-Heaberlin, M., Rouse, M., et al. (2022). Measuring Feeding Disorders in Individuals with Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders. In: Matson, J.L., Sturmey, P. (eds) Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorder. Autism and Child Psychopathology Series. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-88538-0_21
Rouse, M. L., Fishbein, L., Minshawi, N., & Fodstad, J. (in preparation). Historical development. In J. L. Matson (Ed.). Clinicians Guide to Toilet Training Children.
Fishbein, L., Rouse, M. L., Minshawi, N. & Fodstad, J. (in press). Historical development of treatment. In J. L. Matson (Ed.). Handbook of Autism Treatments.
Taylor, N. M, & Rouse, M. L. (2013). Prevention in mental illness. In T. Plante (Ed.), Abnormal psychology across the ages, Vol. III: Trends and future directions (215-230). Santa Barbara, CA: Praeger/ABC-CLIO.
| Year | Degree | Institution |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Postdoctoral Training | Indiana University School of Medicine |
| 2015 | PsyD | University of Indianapolis |
| 2010 | MA | Marquette University |
| 2007 | BA | Saint Mary's College |
Most recent research interests are focused on the treatment of children with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities.
· Neurodevelopmental disabilities including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), intellectual disability, and developmental disorders; ADHD; disruptive behavior disorders; anxiety disorders; parent-child relationships