WELCOME
Dr. Krista M. Marchman, Ph.D. specializes in psychological, psychoeducational and neurodevelopmental evaluations and interventions for children, adolescents, young adults and their families.
We evaluate a broad range of emotional, behavioral, developmental, cognitive and adjustment problems such as ADHD, Childhood Anxiety Disorders, Dysregulated Mood Disorders, Learning Disabilities and Developmental Delay and Autism Spectrum Disorders, including Adult Autism Spectrum Disorder.
OUR APPROACH
Our approach is based upon identifying the interrelations of a number of neurodevelopment constructs including attention and executive functions, memory, auditory/visual processing, language, motor functions, and higher order thinking skills. We place special emphasis on how these constructs impact social, emotional and behavioral functioning and how breakdowns in these functions impact learning.
Adolescent Mental Health
Our Practice is recognized as a leader in testing and treating adolescent mental health issues. Today’s environment presents many challenges for young adults in school, friendships, and through online social connections. If you need assistance for your teen or tween contact our office for an appointment.
Helping children, teens and young adults to think, grow and achieve
Helping women live a healthy and fulfilled life
FEMALE AUTISM
Autism presents differently in women, often leading to under-diagnosis or misdiagnosis. Women with autism may be better at masking their symptoms, mimicking social behaviors, and camouflaging their difficulties. This can make their autism less visible and more challenging to diagnose without a thorough and nuanced evaluation.
Unique Challenges for Women with Autism
- Social Camouflaging: Many women with autism learn to hide their difficulties by observing and mimicking others. While this can help them navigate social situations, it can also lead to significant internal stress and exhaustion.
- Co-Occurring Conditions: Women with autism are more likely to be diagnosed with co-occurring conditions such as anxiety, depression, or eating disorders. These conditions can overshadow the underlying autism, making it harder to identify.
- Late Diagnosis: Many women are diagnosed with autism later in life, often after years of struggling with unexplained challenges. A late diagnosis can bring relief and understanding, but it also underscores the need for better awareness and recognition of female autism.
Benefits of a Thorough Evaluation
- Accurate Diagnosis: A comprehensive assessment can accurately diagnose autism in females, considering their unique presentation and co-occurring conditions.
- Targeted Interventions: With an accurate diagnosis, women can access targeted interventions that address their specific needs, from social skills training to mental health support.
- Empowerment and Advocacy: Understanding their autism can empower women to advocate for themselves, seek appropriate accommodations, and build a supportive network.
KNOWLEDGE IS KEY
That is why we are dedicated to providing you with the answers to your questions about your child’s abilities and whether there are any problems that may be blocking his or her success.
Over time and through experience we have learned that it is rare that a problem occurs in isolation. That is why we take a multi-dimensional approach in our evaluation process. This allows for identifying all factors that strengthen or weaken a child’s social, emotional and behavioral development and learning capacity.
YOUR ROADMAP
The answers we seek to your questions serve as your road map with your child so that you can provide them the success they deserve. With our findings we are determined to guide and direct you towards the best possible avenues to take so that you can ensure your child’s success.
