Marshalyn Yeargin-Allsopp

About the Author

Marshalyn Yeargin-Allsopp, MD, is a distinguished pediatrician and epidemiologist renowned for her pioneering contributions to the field of neurodevelopmental disabilities. With decades of experience at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), she has led groundbreaking research on the prevalence, diagnosis, and management of conditions such as autism spectrum disorder and cerebral palsy in children. As a co-editor of the authoritative text Capute & Accardo's Neurodevelopmental Disabilities in Infancy and Childhood: Neurodevelopmental Diagnosis and Treatment (Volume 1), Dr. Yeargin-Allsopp bridges clinical practice and public health policy, advocating for early intervention strategies that improve outcomes for affected families worldwide. Her work continues to shape pediatric neurology and developmental pediatrics through evidence-based insights and compassionate expertise.