Rebecca Kammes

Dr. Rebecca Kammes is currently a postdoctoral fellow at the UCLA PEERS Clinic. Rebecca received her PhD in Human Development and Family Studies with an emphasis in Couple and Family Therapy at Michigan State University. She has 8 years of experience working as a couple and family therapist for individuals with intellectual disabilities and their families, as well as conducting community-engaged, applied research in the area of sexuality and romantic relationships. Rebecca’s research and work focuses on the systemic risks and challenges of developing a positive sexual identity for older adolescents and adults with Autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities. This includes understanding healthy intimate relationship experiences, providing sexuality education for adults with disabilities and their families, as well as advocating for sexuality rights including access to comprehensive education and health care. Her work is based in the principles of community-based participatory research, with an emphasis on program evaluation to inform wider policy and practice issues.