His primary research interests lie in novel methods for measuring, understanding, and altering the social developmental trajectories of individuals with autism. Ty serves as the Director of the Koegel Autism Center Assessment Clinic, which serves as a clinical and research hub for the detection and measurement of autism-related symptomatology in toddlers, children, adolescents, and adults. Ty has a long affiliation with Camp Jack Hazard, having attended as a camper and worked in a variety of staff position. He is currently working on populating the entire camp with his own off-spring.