Louise Kindell Psy.D.

Trained extensively with Dr. Linda Lotspeich, a leading authority in ASD, and specialize in psychodiagnostic evaluations for children suspected to have an Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or other developmental disorders. Since many children often have a multitude of prior diagnoses, significant emphasis is placed on differential diagnosis, prioritizing/organizing appropriate interventions and coordinating all treatment providers involved. Administered several hundred full psychodiagnostic evaluations under the guidance and supervision of Dr. Lotspeich and have obtained research reliability on the “gold standard” Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS). Also routinely use the Autism Diagnostic Interview (ADI-R). Psychological assessments for children (ages 18 months to 18 years) with an emphasis on differential diagnosis and treatment planning for:

• Emotional, behavioral, mental health concerns
• School and learning difficulties
• Atypical developmental concerns (i.e., delays in social skills, language skills, sensory concerns, etc.) Psychotherapy services for children, families and adults
• Depression and anxiety disorders
• School and employment problems
• Parenting and family issues
• Impulse control disorders
• Relationship issues
• Developmental concerns, including Autism, Aspergers and PDD, NOS