Private practitioner with expertise in evaluating children for autism. Works with children and parents dealing with autism to support more optimal outcomes at home and in the community. I have an undergraduate degree in psychology from Duke University and a graduate degree in psychology from University of Southern California. I have worked in medical school settings in CA, TX, and MO evaluating and treating children with behavioral and learning problems. I worked in neonatology at University of Texas medical school and Yale conducting follow up developmental assessments for infants born prematurely. I have done research on parenting practices that support infants and very young children experiencing developmental challenges.