I am an Instructor in courses on Infancy and The Preschool Child at Stanford University Medical Center in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences-Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. The focus of our course is take a Developmental Approach to Psychopathology.

A therapeutic group program for young children with Asperger's Disorder and their parents. The group provides context in which the children are provided an opportunity to develop skills in the areas of social development, play skills, emotional regulation, communication with peers and sensory motor skills in a natural play setting. The parents have the opportunity to observe their children with a clinician and fellow parents, discuss current issues, and receive support from fellow parents and the group leader.

Clinical Psychologist, I provide therapy for children with anxiety, depression, stress and coping with major changes such as medical problems (i.e. cancer), parental divorce and loss. Parents are always included in the treatment process. I am the Founder and Clinical Director of The Friends Program. A therapeutic group program for children from PreK through middle school. The program is unique in that it has a parents group that meets at the same time as the children’s group.Parents must participate. I also see children on the Autistic Spectrum/Asperger's Disorder as well as adults with Asperger's and their partners. Author of Three Books:Asperger's Syndrome in Young Children, A Book for Parents and Professionals.Why Do I Have To? A book for Children Who Find Themselves Frustrated by Everyday Rules.Who Needs Friends? A Guide to the Friends Program.My forthcoming book is, College on the Autism Spectrum. A parents guide to students mental health and wellbeing.