Anne Wheeler, PhD, is a licensed neurodevelopmental psychologist and senior researcher at RTI International. She is also an adjunct associate professor at the Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities in the UNC School of Medicine.

Dr. Wheeler has been involved in research and clinical service for individuals with Fragile X syndrome and associated neurogenetic conditions for over 20 years. Her main research interests include health and well-being among individuals with an FMR1 expansion; measurement, predictors, and consequences of specific developmental and behavioral profiles in individuals with developmental disabilities; family and maternal adaptation to genetic syndromes; and the development of a strength-based/positive psychology focus in child and family research. She currently leads the follow-up task for Early Check, assuring that all babies identified as having an FMR1 gene expansion receive confirmatory testing, genetic counseling, family support, and developmental surveillance and intervention.