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May Institute Names Dr. Sarah Weddle Vice President of Clinical Quality and Standards

07/23/25


Randolph, Mass. – Sarah Weddle, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LABA, has been named Vice President of Clinical Quality and Standards for May Institute. This national nonprofit organization serves autistic individuals as well as individuals with developmental disabilities, brain injury, and neurobehavioral disorders across the lifespan.

Prior to her promotion, Dr. Weddle served as the Divisional Director of Clinical Services and Training for May Institute’s Adult Services. She now leads efforts to build and sustain strong clinical systems throughout the organization.[View bio.]

“Since coming to us as a predoctoral intern in 2014, Sarah has built an impressive career that spans educational, clinical, and residential settings for both children and adults,” said Lauren C. Solotar, Ph.D., ABPP, President and CEO of May Institute. “Her strategic approach to clinical quality is focused on applying behavioral science to leadership, systems improvement, and staff engagement. Dr. Weddle has had an extremely positive impact on the work we do.”

Dr. Weddle is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst at the doctoral level (BCBA-D), a licensed psychologist, and a licensed health service provider and behavior analyst in Massachusetts. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Illinois State University, and a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology with a focus on School Psychology from Northern Arizona University. She also completed a Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND) fellowship through the Maternal and Child Health Bureau at the University of Arizona.

At May Institute, she serves on the American Psychological Association (APA) Training Faculty and chairs the Institutional Review Board (IRB), upholding ethical standards in research and professional development. Dr. Weddle has authored peer-reviewed publications on language-based interventions and functional analysis, co-authored book chapters, and regularly presents at national and international conferences. She also contributes as a peer reviewer for respected journals in behavior analysis and education.

About May Institute
May Institute is a nonprofit organization that is a national leader in the field of applied behavior analysis and evidence-based interventions, serving autistic individuals and individuals with other developmental disabilities, brain injury, and neurobehavioral disorders. Founded 70 years ago, we provide a wide range of exceptional educational, clinical, and rehabilitative services across the lifespan. For more information, call 800.778.7601 or visit www.mayinstitute.org.

 
 

 

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