Kristina Feldman,
PhD
Languages Spoken: English
Kristina J. Cottle Feldman, PhD, Instructor (Clinical), licensed psychologist, earned her Doctorate of Philosophy from the University of Utah Educational Psychology program. She completed her APA accredited internship at the University Neuropsychiatric Institute, where she received generalist training while enhancing her knowledge of concepts related to autism spectrum disorder. Dr. Feldman also participated in the URLEND program as a fulltime and an autism enhancement trainee. Prior to graduate school, Dr. Feldman gained undergraduate and post bachelor research experience at the University of California, Davis MIND Institute. Her current research pursuits include preparing adolescents with autism spectrum disorder and their families for transition to adulthood, life outcomes for adults with autism spectrum disorder, and co-occurring psychiatric conditions affecting individuals with autism spectrum disorder. She is committed to advocating for individuals and families impacted by autism spectrum disorder, as well as advancing the field by educating graduate students, medical students, residents, and fellows. Dr. Feldman serves as clinical faculty providing services at the University of Utah Huntsman Mental Health Institute's Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinic.
Clinical Locations
UNI Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinic (ASDC)
801-587-8020
Specialties
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Psychiatry
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Instructor (Clinical) |
| Academic Divisions | Child Psychiatry |
Kristina J. Cottle Feldman, PhD, Instructor (Clinical), licensed psychologist, earned her Doctorate of Philosophy from the University of Utah Educational Psychology program. She completed her APA accredited internship at the University Neuropsychiatric Institute, where she received generalist training while enhancing her knowledge of concepts related to autism spectrum disorder. Dr. Feldman also participated in the URLEND program as a fulltime and an autism enhancement trainee. Prior to graduate school, Dr. Feldman gained undergraduate and post bachelor research experience at the University of California, Davis MIND Institute. Her current research pursuits include preparing adolescents with autism spectrum disorder and their families for transition to adulthood, life outcomes for adults with autism spectrum disorder, and co-occurring psychiatric conditions affecting individuals with autism spectrum disorder. She is committed to advocating for individuals and families impacted by autism spectrum disorder, as well as advancing the field by educating graduate students, medical students, residents, and fellows. Dr. Feldman serves as clinical faculty providing services at the University of Utah Huntsman Mental Health Institute's Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinic.
Academic Locations
Huntsman Mental Health Institute (formerly UNI)
801-581-7952
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Psychiatry
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Instructor (Clinical) |
| Academic Divisions | Child Psychiatry |
Education History
| Certification | Asperger/Autism Network Peter M. Friedman Neurodiverse Couples Institute Psychology Certificate |
| Fellowship | University of Utah School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry Autism Spectrum Disorder Postdoctoral Research Associate |
| Internship | University of Utah University Neuropsychiatric Institute Psychology Clinical Internship |
| Doctoral Training | University of Utah Educational Psychology/School Psychology Ph.D. |
| Other Training | Utah Regional Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Autism Enhanced URLEND Trainee |
| Graduate Training | University of Utah Educational Psychology/School Psychology M.Ed. |
| Other Training | Utah Regional Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Long-term Trainee URLEND Trainee |
| Undergraduate | University of California, Davis Psychology B.A. |
| Undergraduate | De Anza College General Education A.A. |
Selected Publications - Journal Articles
Journal Article
- Kirby, A V, Feldman, K J C, Himle, M B, Diener, M L, Wright, C A, Hoffman, J M (2021). Pilot test of the Maximizing Adolescent Post-Secondary Success (MAPSS) intervention: Supporting parents of autistic youth. Am J Occup Ther, 75(3).
- Kirby, A V, Cottle Feldman, K J, Hoffman, J M, Diener, M L, Himle, M B (2020). Transition preparation activities and expectations for the transition to adulthood among parents of autistic youth. Res Autism Spectr Disord, 78.
- Farley M, Cottle KJ, Bilder D, Viskochil J, Coon H, McMahon W (2018). Mid-life social outcomes for a population-based sample of adults with ASD. Autism Research, 11(1), 142-52.
- Farley M, Cottle KJ, Bilder D, Viskochil J, Coon H, McMahon W (2018). Mid-life social outcomes for a population-based sample of adults with ASD. Autism Research, 11(1), 142-152.
- Jones KB, Cottle K, Bakian A, Farley M, Bilder D, Coon H, McMahon WM (2016). A description of medical conditions in adults with autism spectrum disorder: A follow-up of the 1980s Utah/UCLA Autism Epidemiologic Study. Autism, 20(5), 551-61.
Book Chapter
- Cottle KJ, McMahon WM, Farley M (2016). Adults with autism spectrum disorders: Past, present, future. In Wright SD (Ed.), The Challenge and Promise of Autism Spectrum Disorder in Mid and Later Life.