Dr. Elizabeth Laugeson (1972-) is a licensed clinical psychologist and an Assistant Clinical Professor at the UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior. Her book "Social Skills for Teenagers with Developmental and Autism Spectrum Disorders: The PEERS Treatment Manual" highlights her work in evidence-based social skills training for youth with autism, which has been featured on national and international media outlets such as People Magazine, the LA Times, New York Times, Washington Post, USA Today, CBS, NBC, and Channel 4 in the United Kingdom.