Introduction to
the Research Team

Nicole and Robin are currently a 2-person (mother-daughter) research team:

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• Nicole Filippone, research founder & theory architect

• Dr. Robin Katz, research advisor & subject matter expert

Nicole’s formal background is in philosophy, psychology, and learning science. This includes formal training in research and survey design.

Nicole’s first role in the study is founder and theory architect. 

Nicole will also be an active member of the research team, conducting, collecting, and analyzing the data and will be co-authoring the results paper with Dr. Katz.

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Dr. Katz has over 40 years of expertise in autism, early childhood development, and research, and an occupational therapy doctorate degree (OTD). 

She also has over 30 years of expertise as a pediatric occupational therapist working with autistic children and is neurodivergent herself.

Dr. Katz has been Nicole’s occupational therapy advisor for over 6 years as she developed content related to sensory processing disorder, sensory integration, and sensory integration support strategies.

She was also and continues to be Nicole’s advisor for her educational children's book series, Sensory Stories.

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Click the links below for more detailed information about Nicole and Robin's experience and credentials.