For more than 20 years, I have had the privilege of supporting individuals and families navigating neurodevelopmental differences. It’s an honor to walk alongside them—offering insight, compassion, and tools that help them feel more confident, connected, and empowered. Understanding how children grow, connect, and communicate has always been at the heart of my work.

I began my career in child development research, studying how early attachment influences emotional regulation and understanding in preschoolers. That foundation shaped my enduring interest in how children grow, relate, and make sense of the world around them.

I went on to earn a doctoral degree in clinical psychology with a focus on child and adolescent psychology from The Chicago School, followed by a postdoctoral fellowship in pediatric psychology at Harvard Medical School/Boston Children’s Hospital. I then served on the faculty at both Harvard Medical School and Weill Cornell Medical College, where I worked in pediatric clinical and research phenotyping programs serving children with complex neurodevelopmental needs.

After my work in academic medicine, I joined the Child Mind Institute where I worked as the Senior Director of the Autism Center. There, I helped build and lead the autism clinical services, developed and supervised a team of clinicians, and contributed to research on early detection and treatment. I’ve worked with hundreds of families, from all around the world—often those navigating complex or subtle profiles of autism, ADHD, learning differences, or related developmental conditions.

Practice Philosophy: Integrating Developmental Science with Compassionate Care

Today, through my boutique private practice in Manhattan, I offer highly individualized, concierge-style care that is developmental, collaborative, and strengths-based. I work with individuals as young as one year old—supporting toddlers, school-age children, adolescents, and adults in developing social communication, language, emotional regulation, and adaptive skills. I believe that most children and adults show uneven growth across developmental domains, and my role is to help scaffold the areas that need support so they can better access their strengths, feel good about themselves, and navigate life more successfully.

With extensive experience in developmental and neuropsychological assessment—and deep expertise in gold-standard autism diagnostic tools—I identify developmental differences across a wide age range, ensuring that each evaluation highlights both strengths and areas of need. This leads to actionable, individualized recommendations that guide intervention and support. In addition to initial assessments, I provide follow-up care and developmental support across the lifespan. My approach to intervention is grounded in evidence-based, developmentally sensitive models. I also work closely with parents, who are the true experts on their children. Together, we create practical, evidence-informed strategies to support skill development, reduce stress, and build meaningful progress in everyday life.

In addition to my clinical work, I am committed to disseminating accurate, evidence-based information about autism and neurodevelopmental disorders. This dedication drives my involvement in training professionals worldwide in gold-standard diagnostic tools, such as the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition (ADOS-2), and the Autism Diagnostic Interview, Revised (ADI-R). By equipping clinicians, educators, researchers, and medical professionals with these essential skills, I aim to enhance the accuracy and consistency of autism diagnoses across diverse settings. My commitment to public education also extends to consulting with organizations and participating in media interviews, ensuring that discussions about autism and neurodevelopmental disorders are informed by scientific understanding and promote inclusive representation.

No matter the age or need, my work is grounded in the belief that every mind will grow—with the right support, understanding, and connection.