Child developmental disabilities and autism. Neuropsychological assessment and consultation with adult medical patients. Policy issues in regard to developmental disabilities. Particular expertise in early intervention with children with multiple disabilities. Expertise in parent-child interaction.
Theoretical orientation is developmental theory.
Managed care and brief treatment. Refugee mental health, primary care psychology and medical education. Clinical interests include psychological evaluation and treatment of adolescent substance abuse, conduct disorder, depression, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Research interests are in gender differences, adolescent and women's issues, and health psychology. Biofeedback and stress management techniques.