Laura Austin, PhD is a Postdoctoral Pediatric Neuropsychological Fellow specializing in neuropsychological assessment. Dr. Austin completed her undergraduate education at Stanford University and received her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Suffolk University. She completed her pre-doctoral internship at Community Services Institute in Springfield, Massachusetts. Additional predoctoral training was obtained at McLean Hospital, Bradley Hospital, The Brookline Center for Community Mental Health, and Concord Comprehensive Neuropsychological Services.
Dr. Austin specializes in comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation of school-aged children, adolescents, and young adults with developmental, learning, psychological, socioemotional, and executive functioning challenges. Specific areas of expertise include: ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Learning Disorders, and Anxiety and Mood Disorders. In addition to assessment, Dr. Austin provided ongoing consultation and advocacy support for patients and families for educational and therapeutic services, including attending IEP meetings, consulting with families about gaining access to school services, and consulting with community providers. Dr. Austin is also a postdoctoral fellow at The Concord Center, where she provides evidence-based psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults.
