Lauren Ayr-Volta, PhD

Lauren K. Ayr-Volta, Ph.D. is a Pediatric Psychologist in the Center for Cancer & Blood Disorders. Dr. Volta’s areas of expertise include neuropsychological assessment of children with complex medical conditions, psychological adjustment to life-threatening and/or chronic medical diagnoses, and cognitive behavioral therapy.

Education

Ohio State University

Fellowship

Boston Children's Hospital

Selected Publications

View Dr. Ayr-Volta's bibliography
Ullrich, N., Ayr, L.K., Leaffer, E, Irons, M.B., Rey-Casserly, C. (2009) Assessment of spatial learning in children and adolescents with neurofibromatosis type 1. Journal of Child Neurology.
Ayr, L.K., Yeates, K.O., Taylor, H.G., & Browne, M. (2009). Dimensions of postconcussive symptoms in children with mild traumatic brain injuries. Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society, 15, 19-30.
Ayr, L. K., Yeates, K.O. & Enrile, B. G. (2005). Arithmetic skills and their cognitive correlates in children with acquired and congenital brain disorder. Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society, 11, 249-262.
Mulchan, S. S., Wakefield, E. O., Martin, S. R., Ayr-Volta, L., Krenicki, K., & Zempsky, W. T. (2021). Navigating Ethical Challenges for Pediatric Sickle Cell Pain Management in the Context of the Opioid Epidemic. The Clinical Journal of Pain. doi: 10.1097/AJP.000000000000100