In addition to my private practice, I have worked as an adjunct professor teaching assessment at Pepperdine University and at the Reiss Davis Child Study Center. I have supervised post-doctoral fellows at the Reiss Davis Child Study Center and in my private practice.
My pre- and post-doctoral training emphasized child and adolescent testing. I was a fellow in the UCLA Autism Evaluation Clinic where I acquired extensive training in the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders and a range of other developmental disorders. During this time, I also obtained certification from the University of Michigan Autism and Communication Disorders Center (UMACC) on the gold standard instruments (i.e., ADI-R and ADOS) used in autism evaluations. Following my fellowship, I became Senior Assessor at UCLA where I worked for four years.
I completed the PsychoEducational Diagnostic Services Program (PEDS) Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Pediatric Assessment at the Reiss Davis Child Study Center at Vista Del Mar. In this setting, I conducted comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations for children and adolescents with a diverse range of issues including ADHD, Learning Disabilities, mood disorders, and anxiety disorders. I also completed the Child Therapy in a School Setting program offered by Phillips Graduate Institute, where I gained training and experience in play therapy, social skills groups, and therapeutic interventions appropriate for adolescents.
While completing my graduate training in psychology, I held a staff position at Working With Autism, Inc., where I worked individually with children with autism, provided case management and supervision, and developed and implemented a staff-training curriculum. It was through this position that I acquired a love for teaching and training.
